<h2>Happy Friday my friends!!</h2>

Rather than some of the usual awesome Friday challenges we all participate in... I wanted to touch upon a different topic today...

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Since the first time I decided to join this awesome community, I have tried to focus on "something" to really be part of. Or maybe I should say, like many, I have tried to find a "groove" or "usual" thing to be doing. Now I know many are dedicated to certain groups, communities, or initiatives... and I am very glad they are! There are so many that it would be hard to call out each and every one of them. We obviously follow those certain members, that we feel are a positive force to this Steem'verse; thank goodness for free will. As I mentioned, I had been trying to find my path, and slowly, I have fallen into what I feel is good "path". I have been fortunate to be chosen as a writer for the @steembasicincome group, and soon after, as a Moderator the #steemterminal Discord group. With @steembasicincome, you have the way cool @josephsavage who is trying to create the ability to provide a basic income to every Steemian. With the #steemterminal, you have @xcountytravelers, @brittandjosie doing the @heyhaveyamet initiative, welcoming new Steemians into the community, providing positive and helpful information. 
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> Community

From the Merriam-Webster dictionary:  *" a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society"* [Source](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community)
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I'm sure you can agree, this Steem'verse is indeed a group of people that are together with a shared interest. And the people I surround myself with, have this very concept at heart. This place isn't about "quick money" as some may think. To me, its an opportunity for future incentives. Much like planting a flower... it's not going to bloom overnight. You have to work at it, care for it, with the mindset that... if you do your best to provide a positive environment for your plant, in time, it will grow to be a beautiful creation. This too should be the mindset coming into this Steem'verse. I am reminded of the motivational story told back in my days of being in the Boy Scouts. The Pack Leader taking one stick from the ground, and snapping it with ease. Then... taking a large bunch of sticks, joining them all together, they are almost impossible to break. This was, of course, a visual example of...
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<h2>  Strength In Numbers </h2>
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I'm limited most times, in regards to the posting; I really try to post every day. But more often than not, I am unable to accomplish this due to my Multiple Sclerosis. But... this is where community, and strength in numbers comes in! If we all realize that we are stronger working together, than finding every reason to "butt heads"... there's no telling where we might end up! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and don't forget; this Sunday is Mother's Day! 

Thanks for sticking around to read this post... it kind of goes against my usual photos and poetry content. But I wanted to jot down my feelings on things that are important. Now, time to unplug and relax!

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