Hi friends,
There is a lot of information on the web about Steem. It is an amazing platform with many benefits and opportunities. However a word of warning is that any information you post there stays on the internet PERMANENTLY! You should be careful what you share and post. In Facebook you can control your privacy settings; but in Steemit you cannot. That said, it is a very exciting way to network and share, not least because you can earn currency doing it!
Some seafarers have gotten into trouble by publicly posting on Facebook things which should have been private! Shipping companies warn of the dangers. Safety and following company guidelines is always of first importance! Be wise in what you share with the world!
Here's a picture I shared in a recent post. As an example this post could be misunderstood unless it was made clear that the turtle was being rescued
(not captured for the crew to eat!)
All seafarers are on a journey (voyage) and the destination is important. Just as important is every day and every moment on the way. The friendships we make and the stories we write as we go! The cargo of the vessel is important. Some people seem so generous, while others less so. Here's a memorable quote I heard "the grasping hand is always empty; the giving hand is always full". In other words, don't be always focusing on the end game or the destination or in getting something which you don't have, but which someone else you are watching has. Be content with what you have and have an 'attitude of gratitude'.
The past is history
The future is a mystery
But this moment is a gift
That's why it's called "the Present"
We must keep looking forward to our destinations in life and treasure the cargo we have. We must properly maintain our vessels and enjoy every moment of the voyage! Even hardships are refining us and the sacrifices we make will one day pay off!
Salute to all the hard-working men and women of the sea! Thank you for bringing the world 90% of everything!
Here's a good place to start when researching the benefits of Steem:
https://steemit.com/welcome
"We're on the way to greatness!" "Build bridges, not walls!"
Thumbs up to the SEAFARERS and to Steemit!
LIFE IS ABOUT DIRECTION; NOT SPEED
https://www.facebook.com/notes/seafarers/better-than-facebook-reasons-for-getting-on-board-with-steemit-a-word-of-warning/10155437088533395/