What can we say, Zane.
Other than hang in there and congrats in finding energy in and from hostility. Sorry to hear that they actually did manage to get you down for a (short) while.
But, it is important that you remember that hate is a strong feeling. If they are out for you, more likely than not, they envy your success. But struggle themselves to replicate it.
If they express hate towrds you, in whichever form, all they are actually showing is letting out their own inferiority. Because hate also does require an emotional attachment to grow from.
As for the belligerent internet mob dogs which we all at times have to deal with, they are a rotten breed. But when they get to you, always remember to ask yourself what you have done that day and whether you will sleep well because of it at the end of the day. As long as the second answer is a positive one, try to shut them out.
They probably never even stand still asking themselves those questions. We even shouldn't bother trying to wonder if they do.
Your success here on Steemit is one you have walked the talk for, you have worked very hard for. It is deserved. Having haters is nothing more than the confirmation of that.
Stand strong and rock on! 👊
Hey my friend. Thank you very much for that message. I appreciate that.
You made a very good point right there. To be able to 'hate', it takes a significant amount of energy and emotion. Very true. No matter if it's positive emotion, or negative emotion, it's still emotional energy. It's still draining for the individual.
I really appreciate your kind words.
I can safely say that just reading these comments today, I am feeling at least double as motivated. You guys are just crazy awesome!