There comes a time in life to scale down…
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My Steemian friends
It is not easy for me to write this post this morning but unfortunately, it must be done.
I returned to Steemit at the beginning of the year just to discover the true beauty of the platform, writing, supporting, doing good, educating, and making friends.
You have invited me into your homes, introduced me to your families, shared your meals, made me laugh, and made me cry.
I had to make a decision this morning, my family or Steemit. I choose my family. They need me more than Steemit needs me. I have decided to scale down on my activities on Steemit.
Team Newcomers – I have resigned from the team although it was not an easy one. It is in my blood to help others and I was looking forward to it. I wish the team all the best for the month.
STEEM FOR BETTER LIFE Community - the community where I truly came alive. Here I got to do what I so wanted to do, helping Steemians to better their posts and accounts. Unfortunately, I cannot commit myself to be a moderator anymore. @heriadi I will stay your bestie!
World Smile Project - The work you do is remarkable and appreciated. I am stepping down as curator but I will support you in whatever way I can as charity is close to my heart.
Country Representative for South Africa - Thank you to the Steemit team for believing in me! I truly think that at this stage we don’t need a CR or a community in South Africa. The growth is slow. I will however continue helping South Africans and market Steemit as I go along. Who knows what the future will bring?
World Smile South Africa – Last but not least. Putting smiles on the faces of children. Thank you to everybody who supported this project. I am sure that what you have donated in post payouts etc. will be carried over to the main WSP account where it will be put to good use.
It will give me the greatest pleasure to see those kids happy. I therefore ordered and paid for the interactive whiteboard system from my own funds.
And now that I have scaled down I can start writing again, enjoy being an author, sharing educational posts and build my blog with the hope that the team and all of you understand my decision.
Steemit is not your normal social platform and if you have not yet discovered the beauty of it, start opening those doors as you don’t want to miss out.
Peace and joy to you and your family this Festive Season!
Dear @patjewell, we have been wondering all along what else you want to take on and then also overachieve.... How can I put it differently...? It has become apparent that you are taking on too much - after all, we all have real lives and these are exactly the reasons that keep me from more involvement, more responsibility, more ministry here on the Steem. I am very glad that you realised all this before your situation got too messed up, before the unbearability became too painful. I am glad that you have reaffirmed your priorities. I am glad that you are doing well. And I am already looking forward to your future contributions! Of course you are missing in all the positions you have given up - but they will be continued by other good people. Big hugs from bitterly cold Germany!
Liebe @patjewell, wir haben uns die ganze Zeit schon gefragt, was Du noch alles übernehmen und dann auch übererfüllen willst... Wie soll ich es anders sagen...? Es hat sich abgezeichnet, daß Du Dich übernimmst - immerhin haben wir alle ein richtiges Leben und das sind genau die Gründe, die mich von mehr Beteiligung, mehr Verantwortung, mehr Amt hier auf dem Steem abhalten. Ich bin sehr froh, daß Du das alles gemerkt hast, bevor Deine Situation zu sehr verfahren, bevor die Unerträglichkeit zu schmerzhaft wurde. Ich bin froh, daß Du Deine Prioritäten neu bekräftigt hast. Ich bin froh, daß es Dir gut geht damit. Und ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Deine künftigen Beiträge! Natürlich fehlst Du in allen aufgegebenen Positionen - aber sie werden von anderen guten Leuten fortgeführt. Dicke Umarmung aus dem bitter kalten Deutschland!
Slowly but surely I am working through all the notifications.
I only opened my Steemit account once during this period and it was in support of a post link that was sent to me by a Steemian friend who is in need.
How I wish that I've read your remark earlier. It would have made things so much easier for me.
THANK YOU! 🎕
Your words are exactly what I need to hear.
And I can say... big hugs from a wet South Africa
Zu spät für ein normales Voting - so gebe ich meine Wertschätzung auf diesem Kommentar-Weg.
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It is really a difficult decision for you my bestie. But I believe and trust that you have always made the right decision and this must be one of the right decisions you have ever made. Truly speaking, I have not been myself ever since I learned about your scaling down. I can't do anything to help it but so long as it is not leaving the platform, I believe you will continue to make impacts.
Thank you for putting smiles in the faces and hearts of those kids by providing them with that whiteboard system with your funds. You truly love kids and charity.
Family is everything, take good care of yourself and family while you still relate with us as much as you can. You are brave, bold and beautiful at heart. My kind regards to everyone. Cheers!
Thank you my friend! Your support carried me.
I appreciate your call and every message.
You are indeed a TRUE friend! 🎕
Too late to vote - so please take my voting by comment!
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I have seen and lived closely the integrity and heart that you put into each role that you assume, we have been partners in part of our paths, I thank you very much for everything you do for the platform.
Responsibilities drown us many times, I understand what you are saying and the reason for your resignation, I can only wish you the best and that you find the peace you desire.
Here you always have a friend.
Such special words!
Thank you!
And a HUGE thank you for your messages.🎕
Your friend
Apenas acabo de descubrirte y ya ¿¿quieres irte?? aunque si leí bien solo estás renunciando a las responsabilidades como curador y todo eso pero seguiras escribiendo en tu blog ¿verdad? Si es así entonces no me preocupo mucho.
Finalmente hiciste la donación completa, de verdad tienes un gran corazón enorme.
No escribiré un mensaje de despedida.
Porque seguirás aquí.
¿Verdad?
She is not gone my friend.
She just scaled down and caught up with outstanding items.
Thank you, your kind words means a lot to me. ☕
Dear friend, I will tell you that I feel a little sad because I had the illusion of being in a team with you, but I understand that you are ordering your priorities.
I'm glad you're still with us, and that you still like it here. I wish that you always like to be and do not lose the desire and that affection that characterizes you, because I see that you are very authentic and I like that about you.
I know you'll still be here, and that makes me happy inside the sadness.
I send you a hug from the heart, and I tell you that I couldn't help being moved by this...
You know what?
We don't know what the future holds.
It would give me the greatest pleasure to serve with you in a team.
THANK YOU for your support and message.
It meant so much to me.
You my friend, are one special lady!
Hey that's true, maybe much better things will come in the future...
You are also a special lady. I was already thinking of writing to you again because you had been late in coming back.
I read your last post and I know you were a bit busy, but it's good to know that everything is generally fine 😊🌸
See there you go again... always caring!
Thank you!!! 🎕
Too late to vote - so please take my voting by comment!
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This is not something I want to hear from you! You are a dedicated and committed steemian, I have ever seen. More than that a great human being with a big heart. Within a short period, you became such a nice friend.
Anyway, I know you have taken a difficult and essential decision at the moment. I am glad that you continue to be an author. Hopefully, you can come back with full force soon.
It's so nice of you to order the interactive whiteboard system on your own. Those kids will be so happy!
Best Regards! Hope to see you around!!
Hello!
You my friend was my biggest help during my decision making. THANK YOU!
Friends like you don't come a long often.
You are special!
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I do not understand with all these
I believe, whatever your decision is, it's the best for you and your family, the door is always open if you visit us
Thank you my bestie! ☕
Too late to vote - so please take my voting by comment!
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