Some days ago I got a perfect life lesson ..right here, in Steemit!
Our platform is a mini model of real life, and here there are the same laws like in reality. People, relationships, hopes, goals, friendship, love, families...
That's why here we can get wise and useful experience in many situations.
We all know Steemit has hard times during last months..many months. Low prices for our token, for btc and other inner problems of the platform.
Many users have left or stopped posting at all. Too little money from posts. Others post but it's something senseless or just pictures and photos ( I don't mean those who had chosen such type of blogging before the decline, I mean those who do it because they don't want to waste much time for a post that will bring them a couple of dollars).
Many friends of mine advised me to do the same. They were surprised I still post every day and try to cover important topics. And yes, I got a couple of dollars too, but I didn't want to post trash. My reputation means much for me and I respect people who are my followers now, not many of the really read my blog, but still...
I feel responsibility. Maybe it's stupid, but it's me;)
I THANK all my friends who vote for me, especially such respected people of the platform like Linda 
And 3 days ago I got another victory - my post was noticed by ocdb team!
I got one of the biggest awards for my post, and I was mentioned in the daily list of the good content.
How happy I was!!
It was a real award for my patience and devotion to this place and its people.
I continued to post what was interesting or important for me, and people noticed it!
By the way, I knew about 
Nainaz was so kind to be my recommender, but it didn't work. Maybe we were too late, or we were not seen by curators, but I didn't get approval for the white list that time.
And then I got this reward from
What lesson have I got?
1. Do everything like it is the last time you are doing it. And do it well, at least try, or don't do it at all.
2. Take care of your reputation. We are working for years to get it, and it can be spoiled by one day.
And one more - be yourself!!
The post that was noticed is about microgreenery - my last hobby, and I didnt expected much from this post, just my soul, my interest, my try to share something useful with my friends. It's not a hot topic to wait for awards ....but exactly this post was noticed! A surprise!
It's very important to be yourself and be honest, not trying to be in trend.
Trends are for masses, and we must be individuals.
Thank you Steemians for this wisdom!
I love this place and my friends here with all my heart!