Each year around Thanksgiving I find myself wondering why in western culture we don’t say “thank you” more often. After all, it has such benefits like the instant dopamine high for the giver, receiver and anyone who witnesses the expressed gratitude. Gratitude also has the lasting effect of reminding us of the inherent goodness in life countering some of the media messages to the contrary.
More and more these days I’m reminded of how much this platform and all you of you mean to me and I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge this.
Thank you to all of you Steemians for the time, heart and great work you offer here. Together we’ve all created a lasting community with meaningful connections and it gives so much to all of us.
I know for me, Steemit has earned a place in my life that far transcends my initial attraction to the monetary rewards. Yes earning is great - I welcome it and need it - but what has kept me coming back grew over time.
And together the content and connection produces a knowing that I’m a part of something meaningful with >repercussions that are much larger than the sum of the parts.
On one hand that act of producing content for my Steemit blog offers me a necessary creative catalyst, and on the other it offers meaningful engagement with other creatives and people I might not otherwise get to know. My week doesn’t feel right if I didn’t spend enough time curating - I need to know what all of you are up to! Nor does it feel right if I don’t post at least once. And together the content and connection produces a knowing that I’m a part of something meaningful with repercussions that are much larger than the sum of the parts.
After stepping away from Steemit over the summer, I have had to again to find my reasons to return and even more importantly to stay. After a few months of dabbling I have been pulled in by the magnetism of this platform and have a renewed perspective about why I need to be here.
So thank you for doing this thing with me and with each other and for all that you give of yourself; this forum couldn’t exist without the time and effort you give all week long!
aka Ruth Frances Greenberg, I am a ceramic artist who makes mosaics, tile and all things clay from my home studio in rural Connecticut. I’m here on Steemit to offer my support and friendship to creatives, individuals and projects that I value and want to see more of in the world. The decentralized economy and blockchain technology are promising and I am very pleased to be a part of this exciting new revolution.
Your support means the world to me and enables me to pursue my life and creativity with more freedom and opportunity, thank you! You can learn more about me and my work at www.ruthfrancesgreenberg.com