Dude!
You really have a passion for what you do best.
I must say that.
Being an Indian, I know that feeling.
Feeling of leaving the job and follow your passion.
You just touched my heart when you said-

I was no longer inclined to be a money making machine. My aim was to make a satisfactory life out of every situation that comes along my way.

I just admire that.
I love the work Hive account@firepower is doing to build the community and people like you are pouring into this community.
I love to read your freaking adventurous across India journey. It's just incridible.
Welcome Aboard.
Steemit is an amazing place. Here, we share our story and read others.
It's a place we connect and build a relation and grow together.
Best of luck with your steemit journey.
Looking forward reading your next post