I have been thinking on this post all week,

since I learned of the 500SP delegation contestheld by @suesa from a link shared by @goldendawne on the #homesteadersonline discord channel.

I wanted to write some elaborate article explaining everything I do here on steemit so far, but truthfully I've only been active on here a month and a half and while I'm still kind of lost and finding my way, I like to think that I'm starting to make a difference here on steemit.

I will explain why I think that below.

Honestly I know in my heart that I am dedicated to helping others through Steemit,

whether it be by showing people that they have a voice here and that their opinions matter, showing people that they're not alone and that there's a strong community rising here, or showing people that they can have a better way of life by their own hands.

showing a friend how to use Steemit for the first time

I've been involved in and have posts regarding a few projects here on steemit, namely: #ophumanangels, #walkwithme, #homesteadersonline #healthy-home, #healthy2018 and #familyprotection. I hope to continue to be involved with these initiatives and help them reach many people for they are all of great value and truly enriching for the Steemit community as a whole.

Examples of my involvement in the past month-and-a-half include:

I am part of a voting panel on discord that reads through and decides whether articles are informative, accurate, non-plagiarized and will be helpful to other homesteaders or aspiring homesteaders. The articles that we deem appropriate will be posted into a knowledge-based database on the website homesteaders-online.com, and available to the public.

Homesteaders-online.com

Through #ophumanangels I was able to raise money for a friend who lost his home to a fire, and maybe brighten someone's day through a some well placed notes of encouragement.

Op-Humanangels Fundraising Update

I've posted a few times with the #walkwithme tag, which has been growing rapidly with new people every day getting out into the world for a walk and sharing their experiences.

Walk With Me on a Toddler Led Adventure

#homesteadersonline is a remarkable gathering of people who are all trying to help each other create a better life for themselves through homesteading. We share tips on a wide variety of topics from composting to livestock management to navigating steemit.

Frostbite on the Homestead

With #healthy-home I am able to share my knowledge in the form of plant profiles . It is my hope that by sharing insights into medicinal plants and their powers to heal everyday ailments more naturally.

Plantain, Plantago Major

Through #healthy2018 I have shared my goals to sticking with steemit and maintaining motivation, as well as healthy recipes.

#healthy2018: Stick With Steemit

#healthy2018: Fermented Milks, What, Why and How

#familyprotection is a very popular tag right now, with the goal of shedding light on a system that is put in place to help families, but is often rather very detrimental to the family unit. I've shared my own experience and have a plan in place to be the voice of an anonymous source that used to work in the field.

Family Protection, Family Division

I like to think that by working with people on these projects I will continue to contribute steemit growth. With more weight behind my up vote from your delegation of 500 SP I know I will be more effective in furthering these initiatives. I hope you see these causes as worthwhile endeavors and consider me for the delegation.

Thank you for your commitment to Steemit and for giving others a chance to grow.

All the best,
@amymya

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