Hey Steemians,
Feeling blue? Keep creating! I know this decline in value of Steem has you feeling like you have lost value, but you haven't. Please remember engagement is what determines value on Steemit. Are you getting good engagement? Great. Is your platform still growing even though your numbers are shrinking? Stick with it.
Community is not based on money. Sure, we can reward each other here. And, yes, some of us make at least part of our living on Steemit, but Steemit is a hub for global voices. We can do so much more than earn financially!
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I'm going to help you out right now by throwing a party. Here's the deal: I will make a list below that points you in the direction of some guaranteed good reads/listens/views. Find a new friend, expand your community, and keep your chin up. Then share a handle in comments of someone we should all follow. Obviously your comment means I'm going to check out your account. And one of these Steemians is listed specifically because their comments are awesome-sauce.
First up is 
Hive account@bestowingfire. You know I am teaming up with this rad dude to promote positivity on Steemit. I'm sponsoring Tom with 5SBD a week to reward as he sees fit. My reasons are that I have known him off Steemit for nearly three years, and he's an amazing person. Thomas Ives works hard every day when it comes to de-stigmatizing mental illness and bringing more joy into the world. Follow him and when you share something that inspires, use his tag #ShareInspireConquer.
Next is 
Hive account@didic. Not following him? WHY?! He's freaking amazing. I want to live in his pocket because I bet even the lint he accumulates is enlightened. Hive account@didic is not afraid to speak his mind or speak up for others. He has been using his privilege to promote women on Steemit every week, he's a fantastic writer and he's actually really very kind.
Hive account@byn is an honest-to-goodness powerhouse of truth and deep reflection. Read her. Love her. I do.
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Hive account@techslut has you covered if you need some sexy. Who doesn't need sexy?
@Raymondspeaks is my bestie across the pond. He does podcasts. People, he has a SCOTTISH BROGUE! As if that weren't enough reason to tune in, he is working to dismantle his internalized patriarchal ideas and shed light on the intersections of relationships and mental health. He's also crypto-crazy.
Hive account@sumayyahsaidso documents her progress as a visual artist, makes the BEST jewelry (I kid you not. Please buy me all her earrings as gifts.) She is also a talented poet who tackles a diverse array of social justice issues that never fail to stir my heart.
And speaking of poetry, go read 
Hive account@poetrybyjeremy. You will not be disappointed. He is currently publishing selections from his book, and they are worth the look-see.
There are SO MANY people I want to connect you with. 
Hive account@jaynie and 
Hive account@aschatria run Discord servers that support writers on Steemit.
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Hive account@rachelhanson10 writes words that support the heart.
Hive account@swmseeks is the real life version of Grumpy Bear, the dour Care Bear with a heart of huggable fluff. He has Midwestern humor on lockdown.
Hive account@creatrixcrystal is SURVIVING right now. Seriously folx, go give her some love. She's been through the wringer and is still a light.
Hive account@emmanuelacheamp is someone you want to comment on all your posts. Everything right from the heart.
Hive account@tessaragabrielle is not afraid to push boundaries, not even their own and recently wrote about that very topic.
Hive account@janicewald just arrived here and is looking for her Steemit tribe. Could it be you?
Hive account@naquoya is brilliant and kind.
Hive account@jaymesbawned will give you a laugh.
@ArbitraryKitten can write literally anything with grace and is also someone you should shine love beams on.
Hive account@tenieced is at AWP right now, but follow her because she'll be back soon. Go listen to all her poems. OMG.
Really, this post could go on forever. This is a great mix of established and unestablished artists here on Steemit. Did I miss you? Don't worry. You know I love you and I'll do another one of these soon. I hope you find some forever friends on this list.
Steem on!
Shawna
P.S. Don't forget to tell me about yourself and someone else I should be following. Let's have a party!
