Songwriter • Activist • Consultant • Builder
Hello everyone. I am introducing myself to the Steemit community and perhaps also to myself. I've never considered myself to be the kind of person who has to say who I am. I'm 6.1 white and male, born in Scotland, living in Canada. Western culture was developed for me to thrive at the expense of everyone else: the toilet paper is at the right height when I'm sitting down, doorways are never too short when I walk through them, my feet reach the pedals with room to spare, I don't have to say much to get other people's attention. These facts and many more left me with a distorted sense of how the world spins. I've been totally accommodated for - in every way - almost. I never learned how to give back, how to love, how to be a friend to or how to actually ask for respect - regardless of my physical self.
I have always been an activist and a musician. Probably because people wanted to hear what I had to say, they would listen to what I had to play. Because of the way I am (no labels please) it was easy to stick myself out there, play my protest songs to total strangers and generally cause a stir. I never watched my mouth and you couldn't tell me what to say or do. I was arrogant, excessive and yes, sometimes, mean. I came to the Steemit community to find my voice. I came here to open another vein. I came here to help my fellow Steemers to know that joy exists in the material world and every other plane of existence too. When you get out of your own way, happiness is everywhere. It grows between your ears when your senses take a break.
I hope to meet my self here and the selves of others who see things the way I do and the ways I don't; who might enjoy what I have to say and the fruits of my creativity. I'm not looking for an audience or a pay cheque or some other form of blessing. I know a few things. I work from a beginner's mind as much as I can. I hope to learn and to share what I know with others who also want to share what they know. I'll be writing about projects, politics, the metaphysical; of music and writing and the ecstasy I feel when I'm living in the now - loving the life I've been given that I know is so special.
From what I understand huge change is coming to our little blue ball one au from the Sun. I intend to articulate this change in real time, as it happens, and to bring those along who seek to travel this path through time and space with me. Who knows how the block chain became such a vehicle for truth. I don't really care. Bitcoin? I don't care. There is no order of magnitude in miracles. The idea of personal privacy and public transparency will drive my every written word. This is my solemn promise to my new friends. I respect you.
Hello Desmond
Welcome to steemit.
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Desmond, I enjoyed reading your post. It was pure, original, expressive and honest. I'm interested in hearing what you have to say.
I worked with a couple of Scottish guys at Intel, they kept life in the cube very entertaining! I felt like I was learning to speak a new language hanging out with those lads.
Thanks. I enjoyed writing it. I am pleased that you enjoyed reading it. There's no going back now. cheers, D
You are exactly the type of person that makes Steemit a platform worth joining... welcome aboard @desmond-grundy!
Also, following you. :D
Thanks. I'm sure you are that person too. Be well. cheers, D
Hi @desmond-grundy, good day! Welcome to steemit brother.
Welcome to Steemit. I think you will like it. There are plenty of people who love talking about cryptocurrencies, but lots of other interests too. Have fun
Welcome to Steemit! I followed the same route many years ago - Scotland/Canada/now USA! slàinte mhath!
Circuitous route, eh! Thanks for the comment. cheers, D
A well worn route too! Lol!
Hello desmond, welcome to steemit. Take it slowly, and try to join some discord server. There you can meet people and let them meet you too.
Make some friend and promote your content..
Have a good time, and well keep posting, is the only way to really make this thing work!
Have a good day mate.
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Hi how are you? Really nice intro, i love it !And it's great to welcome a musician on the community :) I’m a new steemit user as well and would like to connect with other cool steemians, artists and musicians. I’m posting music tutorials and other things related to music (and bitcoins:p). I’m the founder of the free music school communicasound. I'm really pleased to meet you. So i give you my vote, follow you and i will be happy to read your next posts in the futur. If you want, you can do the same and follow me. It’s important to have a family in Steemit :) Greetings from Paris. Peace.
Hey Paris. I have colleagues in Paris. Not musicians. More like bankers. I'll be posting some of my music here soon once I've figured things out some. I look forward to hearing yours. All the best. cheers, D
Great ! Be sure i will be supporting your music. Use Dsound, it's really easy to post your sound and it's directly connected with Steemit. Peace. CS
Thanks for the tip.
You're welcome my friend, i'm glad to help :)
I featured your post here I hope it helps! :-)
That's cool! Thanks. cheers, D
You are welcome!
Welcome to steem! Good luck!
And good luck to you, William. cheers, D
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