ONE BUT MANY
One God, many faces.
One family, many races.
One truth, many paths.
One heart, many complexions.
One light, many reflections.
One world, many imperfections.
ONE.
We are all one but many.
― Suzy Kassem
Hello Steemit fretz!
It’s not every day that I get to join competitions around here on Steemit! The other day I came across 
I think this contest is the best time for me to say my heartfelt gratitude once again to the people that have been a part of my journey here on Steemit and how it has changed me financially and as a person. ^^
I do hope you stick around and read through my fretz! ♥
Disclaimer: I would be mentioning tons and tons of names. ^^
Starting Steemit On My Own
No Man is an island, each man is my brother each man is my own
When I joined Steemit, I initially planned that I’ll just do my posts every day and do comments. Just mainly focus on my fretz that I have here and that’s it. I’m also a little bit hesitant because I also joined on some paid to post sites but wasn’t even paid even a single cent but one of my fretz 
After a few days, I got hooked! I was able to learn more about the community and met new people. I realized that being here was super addictive. I got the Steemit flu. I got hooked! I didn’t even mind how many SBDs I’ve earned at that time. Getting a few cents or a dollar was cloud nine!
My original plan of not interacting and not really talking people seriously was the total opposite. I upvoted like a maniac (which I still do ^^) and was around every posts that I find really informative and entertaining.
My First Payout!
I was so overwhelmed with my first payout that I can’t help it but I had to post it, you can find it HERE
My first payout it’s not even as big as the others but for me that was super overwhelming! I didn’t know that my interaction here could make me some money and I just had to commit myself to do better and post consistently.
Interacting more with the Community
Then I learned about the discord. I’ve been able to meet the wonderful people at the 
My First Pack
From being one lost soul around the community, I’ve started to reach out and became a member with one of the groups here on Steemit! There I met 
It was a good at first. The group was very supportive and taught me about discipline and being able to commit to work on Steemit each and every day. The rules were there for me to improve and I didn’t really mind it because I know it was for my own growth.
However, differences on outlooks and point of views, made me leave (Ooops I was kicked out). I realized that being successful doesn’t necessarily mean cutting off ties to the outside world and not knowing other communities around Steemit. I was too focused with the pack that I became isolated with other things in the community.
Yes, I’ve made some friends but let‘s just say I’m more free now to choose and to do whatever I want and what I want to write with tons of smileys in it. ^^
I Found My Home (with an S)
♪♫ Choo! Choo! Choo! Choo!♪♫ Make way for the Steem Engine
A close friend of mine introduced me to another family 
Then I also met other individuals as well. 
Being curated and being featured 
The Crypto Empire, where my ♥ is!
My friend
I love this community because this is where I can be myself. I don’t have to put on a mask just to make friends and interact with other people. The founding members are admirable and they are very keen on helping the community.
My ever sweet and my ever strong family and is growing each and every day who are officers at the Empire 
Embassies
As our emperor says, “I find it that cooperation rather than competition is where the real value can be found.”
The empire has different embassies where the members and the citizens can take a look at. This can help us explore and check out other communities as well. Here are the Embassies present at the Crypto Empire:
@smartsteem• 
@steemitbc
@steemsilvergold
@slothicornThey are a mixture of groups, bots, cryptos and etc. I love how these communities come together to work and not see each other as a threat. The Empire doesn’t limit its members to one community. We encourage others to explore and connect with others.
Each embassy has an ambassador where they will explain and introduce what their community is about. In this way, the people at the Empire can learn about them without having to jump from one server to the next.
Check the Crypto Empire’s Discord Channel by clicking HEREMinnow Boot Camp, Helping my Fellow Minnows
I’m just a tiny bit of of a plankton/minnow or whatever you call it right now. My voice won’t even reach a hundred of readers but I’ve seen some really good people here quit after a few weeks. I’ve seen quality posts got ignored and not even recognized because they didn’t have the network and the support that they should be getting. When I check them back, poof! They’re gone.
Unfortunately, majority of the whales, all keep up to themselves as bluntly as I might say this, they’re too busy to look down and see us! I always have this vision that I might be able to help others when I get a bit higher (which is going to be a long time).
Then 
Main GOAL: Help Minnows Reach 1000SP
We are currently accepting delegations and asking for kind-hearted people to help back us up. We are also planning to feature great writes and recognize outstanding Minnows!
Do note: We only accept Minnows that are consistently posting quality contenty.
You can check and find Minnow Boot Camp’s Discord Channel by clicking HERE.
Live Life as If it were Your Last!
This lesson I've com to learn and cherish much from my friend 
Not all of us get to enjoy the luxuries in life. Being able to walk, having all body parts of your body working and having the opportunity to travel is not available for some of us.
This friend of mine is a fighter. He has been on dialysis for more than a decade and has a bone problem that caused his facial features to change it's shape.
He is always a reminder to me that I should value life and never miss to express how you really feel to those people you love. Thank you for your friendship
My I ♥ Journey Still Continues on!
I believe that there is a bright future on Steemit! We can get rich if we put our minds on it and I’ll stick as long as I can, make tons of friends and help fellow Minnows.
I believe that being on Steemit can greatly impact one’s life. I have seen how it has turned other people’s life drastrically just being here every day. There’s no perfect strategy, one can be effective with one plan and not be effective by another. It’s all about figuring out what works for you.
Let us hold each other's hand and work together! I wish you all well on your Steemit Journey! Let’s keep on Steeming!
♥