To accept and recognize the reason why you value someone in your life is to get acquainted with gratitude and that is always a step in the right direction.

Great observation there. I co-sign this statement. How can one experience gratitude without knowing for what about whom — specifically — one is thankful for? Although I do recognize that those who go for vague or the sugar coated answers mean well.

I actually made an off title post Why TF Do You Follow Me?! because I find it fascinating to learn what draws others toward me.

To speak on you, one my favorite posts you wrote is about free will. I think I mentioned it in my 300 mark post shout out. I instantly knew you were someone whose introspective (but fun) writing, I'd gain prompts for reflection from. That's deeply valuable to me because I'm a person who works against the entophy within myself. Our interactions have inspired tweaks (for the better) within me off Steemit that will remain with me.

On that, can we ever over-value positive influence? Literally, that which becomes my wisdom is passed on to my children, and will likely to theirs. I wonder how many folks truly grasp where they've left their footprints— for better or worse.

I also appreciate that you took action to see me more secured in my experience here. Your encouragement has been beyond a mere, "you can do it — hang in there buddy." I've been on the edge of hanging this up at least twice. You always treated me as though the tables can turn at anytime. And I truly believe than an overflow of value is the only battle tested evidence of self-value. Your a reminder that— I can do this.