ARE YOU COMMUNITY MINDED? PAY IT FORWARD

Why are you here? Is it with the dream of rolling in dough? Or are you here for community - with the financial promise being a bonus? With the crypto world having a little wobble (maybe more than little), it has really given a good indication of people's motivation. Suddenly there are many accounts that are not active for weeks, even months. And yet I find there are many that are even busier than normal. Perhaps, like me, posting less but interacting more. When I was just a teeny little fishie, hardly more than an amoeba, I was honoured to be featured twice in the amazing #payitforward contest which @thedarkhorse initiated. Over the months I have not often contributed my own entry to @pifc but I have made a huge effort to find and interact with the other little fishies. I have discovered a not so scary ocean and a few shoals of different sized and mostly happy fish. Without further ado let me introduce you to the latest newbies who I have just "met".

1.@mr-greens

While talking about the cyber community the reality is that there are some unique individuals who pay it forward into their immediate community. Meet one such man who speaks of "Happiness to me is finding the silver lining in every dark cloud. My happiest moments can be divided into two, Yesteryear's happiest moments and Today's happiest moments." He goes on to explain that happiness is also being; "able to educate, inspire and engage young people is the happiest thing that is happening to me right now. Being able to put a smile on the faces of young people and give them hope in a world where almost all hope is fading is what gives true happiness." You can read his latest article which explains why as a Grassroots Environmental Activist he loves green - hence the name @mr-greens

https://steemit.com/ecotrain/@mr-greens/ecoactions-1-green-inspires-me-and-it-s-my-family-s-symbol-and-pride

2.@xcountytravelers

These wanders are living the dream! At least, my dream to minimize and explore. Meet brand new Steemian team Scott and Ren and their well traveled fur friend, Cordie. Their aim is to cover every county in the States. By my South African understanding, that is a whole lot! Their posts are fun and filled with their adventures. They do a lot of research before visiting their different destinations, and yet I love the spontaneous manner in which they often hit the road at a moment's notice. Currently they have settled down to help parents and grandbabies but continue to plot adventures and explore around their family commitments. There is no doubt that their marriage is a match made in heaven as Scott explains: " One of the things I love best about our marriage is how we support and encourage each other. I never imagined how much I would love photography, or how much it would change my outlook on life." Please give them your support as they get to know and known in this community.

https://steemit.com/astrophotography/@xcountytravelers/staying-flexible

For those wanting to #payitforward you can join this week's contest here https://steemit.com/payitforward/@pifc/week-21-pay-it-forward-curation-contest-24004f43615b1est

This is a special group of people, from the judges and sponsors to the other entrants. If you are community minded then this is a worthy initiative to support.