Drama promotes decay, not growth.

That is a light bulb going on in my head right now. OMG, an idea I've never had before. One of the things I appreciate most about your writing and approach is that it's clear you intend to connect and are willing to reveal your heart. I'm aiming there, now, but wasn't at first. Steemit has helped me be more honest as a writer.

When I wrote my first blog post I was biting my nails in an attempt to not offend some imaginary aggressor. I was trying to live up to an inner vision of perfection. I had thoughts like "I promise I won't waste your time." I was intrigued by the social angle, but was unsure how conversations would happen. Mostly, I hoped no one would be randomly mean to me and that faceless strangers would pour money on me and sing my praises without my having to rub any elbows. What changed that was the caliber of person who I started to meet. I think there's a type who is drawn to Steemit and it happens to be my favorite kind of person. Now, I see posts as messages rather than products. I owe all that personal growth to Steemit.