We are approaching the last leg of this race and yes, we are all exhausted. Still pushing – but exhausted nonetheless! It has been one of the most enlightening and inspiring journeys to be honest – because what was becoming a platform filled with despair, bitterness, disregard and hopelessness for many, suddenly came to life again! When people lack purpose they become stagnant and in the big sea of Steemit, it is very EASY to start feeling unknown, unappreciated and well – pointless – especially with all the “foundation drama” from the powers that be and the magnificent market this last year. And despite all of that - what I am most proud of is that throughout all the general “doom and gloom” floating around the platform – our community had each other to cultivate motivation… so when this challenge landed, we were ready for it – and so we JUMPED! This is what the power of collective inspiration does! When you KNOW you have a TEAM that will TRULY see you through anything, then suddenly doubt is no longer your master.

I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together as a team, and whether we get this delegation or not – I know that there is not a single one of us that will view it as a loss. We have connected with so many communities and individuals throughout this who have shown appreciation for our efforts and recognized the fact that the members of our community are true assets to the Steemit platform! With the love and humility across the board we are ALL stronger as a WHOLE!

This challenge has been like something out of 300 Spartans or Braveheart lol – and it has been an amazing experience!!!! I know for certain that not only us, but so many others now hold a renewed faith and passion for this space and to be quite frank about it – it was cultivated from the creative idea of one man - Hive account@theycallmedan and a few cap feathers are warranted in that respect. It is not always easy game to shift the mindset of a predominantly despaired group of people and whilst I do not know Dan very well – or at all actually haha – I believe that he did this with the intent for the EXACT result which it has generated – RENEWED LIFE on Steemit! – So whether I am right or wrong in that perception – I say thank you.

I might be dead on my feet right now, but I really have had the most amazing week with this poll and I would like to extend a HUGE thanks to everyone that has played a part in where we stand now! We have received support from so many angles and it has been REALLY AMAZING cultivating that kind of energy – so I genuinely hope we will all make an effort to sustain it and continue our collective endeavours to uplift and inspire the people that are already here and all those that are still to arrive!

If we do win this delegation – we are all VERY excited to begin changing the experience here for SO MANY people… because the reach of our tiny little collective is a LOT broader than many people may be aware ;) Our arms reach far and wide through the generosity and enthusiasm of our members - and as we grow, so does that reach!