My positive orgone levels seem to be out of touch today.
I'll usually get up early and get to any replies before browsing what people have posted during the night. I'm generally happy and looking forward to responding back, but unfortunately, this morning wasn't pleasant after being reminded of the exchanges I had yesterday.
I've read about the "heart and mind" connection from a couple of people in the last week or so and I'm starting to think I've got to follow through with what my heart is telling me; even if my mind is telling me to let it lie because it's not worth the aggravation.
This post should be seen as low effort and without much substance because I don't plan to go into anything here.
I'd like to point out that I've noticed 75% votes from @richardcrill on my last couple posts and I'm assuming they're auto votes because it came straight after I'd posted both times. I appreciate the show of support and my aim (as I mentioned in this post) is to produce quality content for people to engage with, but it's not something I believe I can produce on a daily basis.
If you disagree with the rewards given, I get it and won't throw my toys out the pram if you believe a downvote is necessary. In any case, I plan to make sure what I post is up to scratch, just this post isn't (and that's my opinion).
I'll be taking a few days off posting because I'm going to be working on something which I think warrants the attention of the community. There have been some things said and some questionable reactions that have made me wonder how others would view what has been shared.
Drama is usually no biggy and it can be ignored, but some things should be called out and brought to the attention of others if it has the potential to cause problems for the platform. I'll probably decline payouts on the following post to squash one predictable response from the get-go.
Believe me, I'll be laying it all out there.
Anyway, I will still be in the comments and heading over to posts in the meantime. There is a wide range of content coming in and lots of new faces, my voting weight may need to be spread thinner to get round to everyone.
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Don't feel pressure to produce, it easy to get pulled in when it's all so exciting but if it's one thing I have learnt on this sites it's quality over quantity. Look forward to this piece you alluded to
Oh not at all, I mentioned in that post I linked that I'm wanting to step back from daily posting so I can focus more on the quality of posts I'm publishing. I'm the first one to admit that I'm not that interesting, lol.
Well I find you interesting, so you have a least one person!
Interested to see what your working on ! :)
Mente e Coração. Duas coisas que temos de ter niveladas. Ir só com o coração ou só com a mente nem sempre é sábio. Porém, se te faz feliz e não prejudica ninguém assim, então vai! Sempre é bom repensarmos e olhar no que nos agrada realmente fazer de verdade.
Sucesso no que você esteja fazendo meu amigo!
Very true @hranhuk, there is an understanding between them both I have to say. It's something I've thought about for a little while now, not just a spur of the moment thing today.
Hey mate, just saw this now. I followed the drama and sometimes is impossible to sit out. There're 2 sayings that go like "The word is silver, but silence is gold" and also "the silence is the shaman's best friend", so I totally get the ideia of taking a time out of speaking out loud (that would be a post) and just comment (more like small talk)
But there's another saying that I really like: "The only thing you shouldn't tolerate is intolerance" so sometimes we have to put our best fighting pants and go for it. We should never be silence if we spot unfairness of any kind.
Normally I evaluate if it's worth the fight. And if I decide it is, I'll go heads on. And I think you manage it very well.
Also I'm glad that you are back to your balance. I really like you so I'll be worried if something would happen to you.
On another note, since I'm talking about balance, the heart and the mind is not really what sometimes people tell us. In my point of view you don't have to find balance between them, but put them in the respective place: The heart decides and the mind acts. Never the opposite. I'm not saying it's the right way,, or the only way, just putting out there how it is to me (in case some others are reading ;) )
Anyhow, I almost made a post here, but my heart was in this direction. So be it.
I'll tighten the chin straps of my mediator helmet!
This sentence sticks out for me, 'unfairness'. The drama has had elements of it on both sides and I was lying in bed thinking about that last night trying to get to sleep.
Balance for me is more or less back, I'm just trying my best to weigh up what is really worth my time and how I want to be seen by others.
Thanks for the food for thought mate, it's definitely helped with some of the questions I've been asking myself.
For me I believe being silence and just watching dramas from afar is the best choice. Just ignore the drama and stay focused buddy. Keep giving out quality contents like you have always been doing, because someone else can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Keep working in silence ✅👌
Stay safe and have a great day.
I also did make my entry to the wotw challenge today. You can check it out in my latest post.
Peace out ✌🏽
Sometimes that's the best way to go about it, I agree. Sometimes a bit of interjection is necessary otherwise some people will twist things to their own narrative without any consideration for how it's perceived indirectly.
I'll be along to check out your post at some point buddy. Glad to hear you got involved this week.
You’re in the right lane, things could also go the other way round as fake news spreads faster than the truth.
Yes I am glad I did too. I think I’ll add it to my schedule every week since it’s just once in a week challenge
This all depends on if it's actually fake. When undeniable facts are laid out there is no need for fake news.
How was hiking? Did you get some new inspiration? Looking forward to your new spin on things here. Cheers ;)
I haven't been able to head out for a hike/climb yet, it's something I'm going to have to plan ahead because I live pretty close to the city. I do get out for a long walk in the mornings though, this helps to soothe the mind and helps with inspiration.
We'll see what pops into my mind, nothing too interesting lately!
@richardcrill is a really cool guy. We met and hang out a bit on the first SteemFest in Amsterdam and then again in the second in Lisbon. Is nice to see that he is supporting you :)
That's great to find out. I haven't been able to learn much about him since he doesn't post often, but if you've interacted with him and got on well that is encouraging. It's good to find out that he's been around since the Steemit days and went to SteemFest too. Hopefully we can see him sharing some of his thoughts with the community at some point.
Has there been a HiveFest?
As far as I know no(do you mean the virtual one?), because I was and I didn't see him.
I had a pause of almost one year in Steemit at the end for things of "real" life and I came back about 3 months after HIVE started and the truth is that I have not seen him write much as well(not at all to be honest). Let's see if it appears at some point, I hope so.
Virtual HiveFest? I wouldn't know lol, only been on HIVE for about a month or so but I was on Steem back in 2017-18.
Sometimes not writing is the best option, in all honesty, there are times when I wish I could just flick a switch and be completely anonymous (for the most part) and just vote on posts and read shit, lol.
I understand all you have said @calumam and its actually okay but also sharing your comments on POB really helps. With some up votes you have curated me also went a long way. Please don't stay to long before you are fully back. We have a lot to achieve on the POB community.
I'll still be around, just not going to post any content for a little while. Sunday I'll definitely be posting for WOTW but other than that I'll just be in the comments.
Oh what happened? Drama on PoB already?
Oh yes, lol. Never far away.
I checked this drama and honestly - Kindergarten, all these useless discussions and hurt feelings as of flags. Some guys indeed made a story out of nothing and name calling is always tricky but to have a reason for a flag might be the ideal world. I hardly flag and when receiving a flag I of course am happy to get a message why - however everyone can do what they want - this is a de-centralized blockchain so if you downvote there is no rule that you need to tell why.
It really is. I spent a few hours yesterday digging into it and making a full recap of the events leading up to it, and it has fucking drained me. I need to reassess what I'm doing because this is not the kind of vibe I want to bring to the platform.
@calumam you are doing a wonderful job on this platform,I wish you the best in your endeavours...
Cheers @informationvault, I'm really just interacting with people and taking an interest in what they have to say. There are plenty of interesting people out there already. Have you found many people to follow on POB?
Yes I am working on it....
Yeah I don’t like drama at all but I myself am not the type to stay quiet just because someone has a big stake.
Always do your homework, that's all I'll say. It can be very easy to get the wrong end of the stick and end up with your foot in your mouth.
If the drama is sucking your energy, best not to get involved and let it sort itself out. Life's too short.
It was the exchanges yesterday that seemed to knock my mood but I am back to normal now. I'd let this lie if some of the things brought up weren't so alarming. That's why I'm giving myself some time for the post.
Great that you're back to normal already, man. I didn't dig up the backstory but reading that post and comments - such explosive allegations need to be backed up with some evidence.
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