Dear Elear,
I had a deep suspicion that there was a lot of depth to you, and this post shows me that I was correct. It's interesting that we share a deep dislike for the way corporations are sucking the lifeblood from humans, and in your case, literally, sucking the life out of humans, like your father. I have some trauma relating to a person as well, which has shaped my life and future dreams.
Your dream is something that I identify closely with and it's something I think the world can benefit from immensely.
The story of how you arrived at programming is interesting, as it shows that you are a very passionate person and are driven by artistic directions. Most people are unaware that we as humans, have many simultaneous talents, some are artistic in nature, others are more tech-centered.
This shows me that you are a very well-rounded person, with an understanding of how hardship bonds us all together. I had a very tragic experience as a single mother, which definitely altered my understanding of the world. It is in fact trauma that bonds us all together, so if someone has no understanding of how cold the world can become through a major loss, then that person will probably not be able to empathize with 90% of the population which is in varying stages of suffering.
Wanting to do something radically good and be able to pull it off are two seperate things, but you have both going for you. I have been taking notes on how you run Utopian from day 1, because as you know I've started my own project which actually is very similar to yours....it's the Creative Commons cryptoart community which can also be used as a resource to everyone in Utopian. Collaborative thinking and acting is one of the things that humans need to learn to thrive in Steem, and also in the wider society.
I see really great things for Utopian and you. I can see you tearing up that old company grounds, it's just a matter of time. I have some goals similar to you, and it involves creating a new system which rewards creators who want to share their work with Creative Commons license.
Here's to you! I was very happy to learn your history, so thank you for opening up about it!
Very happy to hear your story too @stellabelle and I have no doubts you will succeed whatever is your mission and of course we will join forces whenever you are ready with your project!
They will be the parties in which one is melancholic but I felt very identified, with everything you say.
Greetings from Argentina
@elear
I can almost feel your pain from here ni know it would be difficult to feel exactly how it hurts, but just reading your post, I could see the visual image of the things you went through not having your father by your side.
I have had the privilege of being with my father from day 1 and though weren't very rich, I know what my dad has sacrificed for his children. I really feel for those who had to grow up not knowing what it feels like to be able to wake up in the morning and say 'morning dad'.
I'd probably have never had an education if my dad wasn't around. The man is the perfect definition of how sacrificial a dad can be.
This world atimes screams wickedness. It's the reason I sometimes wish I'd be left alone, forever. Many people seems to be all out to collect the little you've got not minding if you die in the process. Government makes laws that will only profit themselves, CEOs build their dreams using others and pay them peanuts in return.
The word needs a change.
The words of @surpassinggoogle in his latest post really typifies my thoughts of recent.
I'm glad there are like-minded people in this community with whom we can relate with.
Wish you success cess in your dreams and endeavors.
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