I love this. You speak of ideals i would love to live up to. Getting stake is very important at the same time, surviving is a factor.
What is my excuse? I am unemployed and i know how to write. Are there jobs for writers over here? Not that i know of. So steemit is all i have. And i know that there are very many here who would be sleeping on the sidewalk but for steemit.

At the end of the day, we all have our paths to walk. I try to spend as little as i can and save more because i see the value but at the same time i have needs. Unfortunately, i can't write as much as you do. Sometimes the rate at which you post scares me. But i understand where you are coming from. It is 3:23 am and i am awake, replying your post because i have to. I have to be on, posting, interacting, upvoting, making friends... These are the only ways i know how to use.

We all could use a lot of upliftment but sometimes everyone is too busy fighting their own battles to see that you are drowning (not that i am saying you are).

I think i am rambling already. I should go. Very sleep deprived. Lol. Good morning @tarazkp