USER'S CHAIN #5 : Giving Back - "Mutual Support is the Lifeblood of Steemit"
Previously on USER'S CHAIN...
@tincho created an initiative to share blessings and appreciation for inspiring individuals on Steemit, choosing @danilamarilu as the first recipient. She then chose community wild man @papa-pepper as the next link of the growing chain. The benevolent head of the Pepper clan then passed the baton to the multi-talented @verbal-d. The astonishing alchemist of prose and poetry then decided to bestow upon me, of all people, the honor of being the fifth link to this chain. Now, here we are.
First of all, huge thanks go out to my main man @verbal-d! Brother, you've been surprising me all week, and this is the cherry on top of an already wonderful cake. I know this is only the start of our journey together, but I'm so happy that it's off to a magnificent start. Words alone cannot express the gratitude I feel, so allow me to string together a couple of GIFs since I know that you've mastered the art of storytelling using these.
As I've said countless times before, you are a wellspring of talent and positivity. People who haven't had the chance of basking in your greatness is missing half of their lives. As a man of faith, you have such conviction yet you remain grounded. You inject passion in everything you do, and it shows in all of your masterpieces. I have no doubt that your light is going to shine brighter than anyone could've ever imagined. Keep on illuminating the world, brother!
Now, let me just reiterate that it's such a huge honor to be part of this initiative. In real life, I'm not usually part of groups or invited to initiatives like this, but that's a story for a different time. What I'm trying to get at is that I'm very appreciative whenever I'm included in something. Who wouldn't be, right? That's the what Steemit could be.
Admittedly, it's already happening to some people here, but the operative word is "some." What if everyone felt that sense of kinship and community? What if everyone received an equal amount of the positive energy that's been resonating in the platform? Now, that's the Steemit that I hope to help build. We can all do our part by encouraging others and raising each other up. Steemit is a good platform, and all of us have a say in helping push it over the top so that it could achieve it's full potential.
Time and again, I've preached that comments are key. What better way to support fellow creators than to validate their efforts in the comments section. Some of you know me as an avid commenter, but I tip my hat to this spectacular individual because of her enthusiastic approach to encouragement. Coincidentally, if it wasn't for this person, @verbal-d's path and mine might not have crossed. Heck, I might not even be here continually posting today if it weren't for this lady!
Who am I talking about?! Well, none other than...
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the wonderful @dreemit!!
Not only is she a magnificent mother, she's also a very dependable friend. When the chips were down and it got so bad for me here, she picked me back up and urged me to carry on. Aside from @randomli, she was the only one who pushed me to continue with Steemit. There was even a time when she was the only one left commenting on my posts. Thank you for everything that you have done for me, my sister from another mister!
If you haven't gotten the chance to read her fantastic epic, Reborn, do yourself a favor and head on over to her page post haste! She's a terrific writer, but more importantly an extraordinary supporter. Her comments are so thoughtful and impactful that your post would seem to be missing a crucial piece whenever she hasn't left her thoughts in it. There's no one else I would want in my corner during tough times here than her. If my time on Steemit would be made into a book, she would definitely take up a lot of chapters! :'D
I'm tagging you as the next link to this growing chain, my friend! Now, be the beacon of hope that I know you are and shine your light on who you feel is deserving :D
LINKS in the User CHAIN so far:
@tincho
@danilamarilu
@papa-pepper
@verbal-d
@jedau
Oh I loved that post!!! Great way to pass the baton on and excellent choice! @dreemit is awesome ❤️
Keep the chain growing!
He has such a way with words, I love his writing :) Thank you lovely girl, it takes an awesome individual to spot another!
You are welcome and enjoy your Sunday!!!
One day soon it'll link to you, and I'm excited to see who you pass it off to!
That would be great, definitely. But then chosing amoung all these awesome people could be tough... :)
Oh, yeah for sure! If @dreemit didn't have such a pivotal role in keeping me here, I would've had a much harder time picking who to link to next. There are a lot of next choices, so I'm glad I didn't have to choose from them because it's virtually impossible! haha
Great choice and great post describing why. She is a nutter and i am sure she will laugh when she sees this :0)
What great timing that this fell on Steemit's birthday! I really want her to freak out when she sees this. That was my initial intention, yes :D
Thank ye sir! And yup, I am definitely a nutter who laughed, especially over being called an awesome mom beneath a picture of myself and my stepson holding beers in a bar, haha!!
Isn't that the best bit! Holding beers in a bar with your stepson proves you're an awesome mom!
This is great! Thank you verbal for letting me meet jedau. And thanks jedau for letting me meet dreemit. And as my beautiful friend surfermarly says, Keep the chain growing! Cheers my friend!
This truly is great! steemit attracts the loveliest of people, which you my new friend, are absolute proof of! I adore pay-it-forward initiatives!!
I'm so glad you liked the idea! The truth is that it has been a pleasure to create this.
It's really interesting to see who's going to be link 100 or 1000! I'm just super glad to be part of the chain, and near the beginning too! Considering you (the creator) and I only met through this initiative haha!
Hahaha yes!! I did it to thank the people of steemit, but now it gives me intrigue to whom they will choose. If they choose, it is for something, so sure they are interesting people to meet!
At least for me I'm pretty new.
A strong link to add to the chain. @dreemit is a key member of this community and a great help and support to many of us. She is the only who actually bothered to give me some fruitful feedback on my novel, and I see that she does the same for just about everyone on here. An excellent choice, and I don't envy @dreemit for the choice she must make now because I know she is close with a number of people on here.
Great initiative by the way!
In the words of @rigaronib D'Awww! Thanks @son-of-satire! Lol, I've been wanting to use that, it's so endearing ;)
Too right though, it is a tough decision, I'm actually glad about a few of the people who were already chosen just to narrow it down a bit ;) And speaking of your novel, when is the next chapter? I want more!!
Sooon. I'm actually working on two chapters simultaneously. So, there won't be too much of a wait for the chapter after next,
Awesome!! Can't wait.
Both of which you will link to me in chat ;) Notice that wasn't a question, lol!
I agree! There was a time when she was the only one giving feedback on my novel. I attribute all the interaction I get now from her enthusiasm and tireless support. The initiative was started by @tincho by the way :D
Indeed, the wonderful @dreemit. I know she will simply love this post. I can only imagine if we made a novel together us three. Just crossed my mind. What an epic tale that would be. So glad we are all interconnected with support for one another and very cool to see this user chain going places now. Thanks for the amazing write up bro, the best choice yet.
OH! That's a fun, interesting idea! I'd be honored to be part of that project! Between the three of us, we have a diverse style, so I'm sure it's going to fantastic. Once we get a solid plot to go on, let's definitely start it!
Yes, let's start a group chat or something and brain storm ideas :) Like we write one or three sentences each and take turns
We can use @fisteganos' #corestory initiative as a pattern. We can alternate on posts so that we'd have more breathing room. @dreemit took part in that, so she has some experience collating different writing styles. Start it up, and let's get cracking. Excuse my delayed responses though because I'm trying to keep up with life stuff. But, know that I'll reply there as soon as I'm able :D
You were right, I simply loved it! And I am also super glad about our interconnection :) Writing a story with you guys would be fun!
Yes indeed, I don't know who will start the idea, but I'm ready whenever :) I'm so glad you enjoyed this USER'S CHAIN initiative!
I keep starting to write a comment, then stopping. Wow. Even after my first cup of coffee I haven't quite absorbed this.
I'll start with humor...I love that you mention me as an awesome mom under a picture of myself and my stepson with beers at a bar, hahaha! No, I'm serious, as @meesterboom said, I'm a nutter, so I do truly love that ;)
What a grand honor from one of my favorite people on the globe! I only hope that when I do the post, I can do it justice having to follow someone with a light so bright it's blinding! I love you Jed, you are family in my heart, thank you from the bottom of it.
Truly well deserved! At the time, it was the only picture I have of yours with a clear view of your face. But, as it turned out, it was very fitting. For me, I only have limited choices, but I'm sure you're going to have a difficult time choosing since you've already amassed quite a few close connections haha!
Now, go on and blind someone! I don't want to pressure you, but you don't want to be the one to break the chain :D
PS I made a flub with the tag >.< It should be #userschain with an 's' in the middle. Don't forget! :D Also, check your wallet.
Jed! You didn't have to send my any money! Your words were priceless as it is. Thank you of course. And don't worry, I will not break the chain.
I actually had to, and I would've sent more! :D At the time I sent it, it was literally all I had left. It's fitting because I wouldn't have continued here if it weren't for your encouragement. In a way, I owe my continued use of Steemit to you, my friend :D
Some of my favorite users are already on this chain. I didn't know @tincho, but now I do. What a brilliant idea! I'm really loving following this chain and reading all the love being shared. There is nothing like true appreciation!! Thank you all for keeping the chain going and for introducing us to the amazing people along the way. Great post @jedau!
Thanks! I'm glad you appreciated it :D This chain has a huge potential, all thanks to the ingenuity of @tincho :D I'm eagerly awaiting your inclusion to this chain @everlove I'm sure that you're going to be included as a link soon :)
Haha make me turn red. I think this chain was born because I was bursting with the heart of seeing the people who make up Steemit. It was a humble way to thank them, you and those who will come. I love steemit, and every day I love it more when I discover more incredible people! Big hug for you everlove and jedau!
You should do a post for every milestone of the chain, like 10th, 25th, etc. Then you could highlight brief thoughts on the links perhaps. Or, ask the links to share their thoughts and what they've been up to. I say this because I'm one of those links ;) hahaha!
Yes my friend, I have a similar idea. Use the string names for something, but I still do not know how to do it, haha. I have to find a program I think.
Awesome! Let me know if I could help you out with that. I would love to lend a hand :)
Yes my friend, I have a similar idea. Use the string names for something, but I still do not know how to do it, haha. I have to find a program I think.
This is a brilliant addition to the blockchain!!! Thanks to @tincho for instigating such a beautiful initiative. So many of us are already connected, we can just feel the love pour forth. I'm excited about all the connections we continue to nurture and blessed simply to be a part of it all. Gratitude is expansive!!!