I truly believe we can either see the connections, celebrate them, and express gratitude for our blessings, or we can see life as a string of coincidences that have no meaning or connection. For me, I'm going to believe in miracles, celebrate life, rejoice in the views of eternity, and hope my choices will create a positive ripple effect in the lives of others. This is my choice.
-Mike Ericksen
I really had a fierce debate whether to write this article or not. Maybe because I don't know where to start from or because i don't know how I'm going to write it. Just like Mike Ericksen, I've chosen to write from my heart and give gratitude for everything.
My 2021 was crazy, I almost lost my mum and I stopped active chess even before I began. I had always say when I finish the university, I'm going to play alot of tournaments. I guess, I was naive to everything life had in store for me. God saved my mom's life, And better still, I was given an opportunity in Hive.
I left steemit almost immediately after I joined because it was difficult, I did create some chess contents but i barely got anything out of it. Returning back here I've found everything. Name it! The hive Blockchain has provided a family, source of income & even a way to widen my knowledge as i learn everyday.
And i have some people that has made it possible
It all started with chess, I came back via a link to play #HiveChess. I'm grateful to the leaders of the chess community. 
A screenshot Of My Chess Recording On steem in 2018
I posted my videos on YouTube and got nothing, but these leaders supported me the way they could then.
An improved me returned, However, i still lacked in quality, but with their support and also from the 
A screenshot Of My Last hivechess study in December 2021
I'm still not there yet, but I appreciate their support and I'm Grateful.
@newbies-hive I'm grateful also to the founders of this beautiful initiative that helps newbies on hive. Yes! I have an old account, However, I barely new what Rc meant neither did I understand how delegation works. With this initiative and the tasks given, I was able to navigate my way on hive. Thank you 
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”
– Albert Schweitzer
I can't write an appreciation post without her. I'm a 4 months old child, And she's my Hive Mother. I appreciate everything she has done for me, There is one in particular I'd never forget. I once posted an article that didn't belong to me, Although i wasn't spammed out of hive, I was emotionally disturbed, I felt really bad and sad for weeks. She was with me at every point in time. She taught me how to be stronger, how to be creative and brought out a better me. Thank you dreemy!
I can't remember how i stumbled my way into 
They practically don't sleep
When it comes to fun and jokes, I enjoy their company, My captains 
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I enjoyed 
I'd continue to be active on Hive and help add value. I have some projects/Initiatives I've started and i hope to continue them.
This is one that is important to me, I was able to publish 4 episodes last year featuring 
Episode 5 featuring 
If you would love to share your knowledge about the Blockchain on the show, please let me know, I'd be glad to throw some questions your way
I started a engagement chat for Nigerians to connect with each other, It's been great and i expect it to get better and better. I appreciate every Nigerian that has taken their time to get involved with the initiative.
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