In Thailand (where I have lived for 17 years) we say you don't really LIVE here till you've been through at least one military coup. I guess I'm now seriously local, since I've lived through two real military coups, as well as the odd bit of armed conflict back in 2010.
Today, as I pondered my first #Hive post, I recognize that steem has been through a FAILED coup. It had all the hallmarks: an uprising, surprise usurping of power, attacks and counter attacks, propaganda, lots of accusations, spades-full of FUD, confusion and distress. And yet here we are tonight, Thailand time, celebrating core values and giving virtual roses to our "soldiers" who have engaged and held our collective values so well. Yes, we DID do that after the last Thai military coup here, and I feel like doing that again tonight.
In the end, the best fight is the one a warrior walks away from, with her head held high and her values intact. Sensei Bob taught me that in a sweaty little dojo, decades ago. Tonight I celebrate that.
The shift from weary soldiers, conflict and the debris of what has been a battlefield is one we need to choose. And I LOVE what we are choosing tonight. The hive.
The hallmarks of a Hive?
- Industriousness.
- Community.
- Honey.
- Celebration of flowers.
- Sustenance.
- Transmutation.
- Productivity
- Nourishment
- Value.
What fact do I LOVE MOST about honey? It doesn't spoil. Ever. A well sealed jar of pure raw honey keeps and is perfectly edible after 1,000 years.
It holds its value. Honey also heals & soothes.
I'm incredibly excited to be here in the Hive - the online home of decentralization and no censorship. After the last intense weeks, I feel like a real local! I'm hopeful that after honoring our battle-scarred front-liners with flowers and well-deserved accolades, we can re-focus and settle into the sweet buzz of community, productivity and sweet, sweet honey dripping out of the Hive.
Much appreciation to the witnesses and the core people on twitter who have been amazing at educating and engaging a weeny minnow like myself.
I feel empowered to have survived this, my first crypto-coup, with my energy and enthusiasm intact. Ready to contribute, engage with and grow the Hive.
