In some of the hardest tests in life, March was one of those months that threw a bomb at me in the shape of a challenge. A challenge so monstrous that it made me feel trapped. Because of this, I will share my testimony with you in its totality including all the glorious stumbles and tiny victories that were entwined within my journey.
March was the month where I was lost in a desperate trance. Where I was hooked into the alluring trap of money-making strategies that never materialized. Realizing all of this was paradoxical, but it taught me a valuable lesson that sometimes taking an L makes you learn more than facing a kindness defeat.
My enthusiasm towards Hive was at a new low during March. It was extremely difficult for me to engage myself in the Inleo community. My engagement on Hive decreased significantly which is a number some people fail to grasp. I might say that I managed to achieve a daily posting streak, when in actuality, I was just going through the motions. To me, it felt more and more like I'm doing the bare minimum so the box could be checked which does not help those who strive to make our community flourish.
The curation upvotes I collected were a minor silver lining. The Inleo community has always been supportive of my contributions and actively engaged with my posts. But deep down, I knew that there was so much more that I ought to be doing in return. Meaningful engagement is not only about making posts – it is to be actively involved, to truly add value, and to participate.
Life beyond Hive was far from easy. Stress added up inside the family and created endless distractions. The personal life requires so much attention that it leads to negative consequences online. The family crises I faced made me more distant from Hive and inleo, and it took greater effort on my part to ensure that the community was provided with the level of engagement it deserved.
Everything was affected by this. The absence from engagement in the community was apparent. The threads I was used to writing became random and shorter. Inleo’s collaborative spirit, the sharing of posts, nurturing, and interacting dropped all at once as I tried to balance my commitments and personal problems.
Difficult months have this unique trait in terms of teaching what a person is really made of. Regardless of how life was going, I always showed up. Every single day was spent writing blog posts. If there was an opportunity to engage in the community, I took it. I did not achieve the results I was wishing for, but at least I kept on trying.
Reflecting on March, I recall that growth is not always a straightforward progression of numbers and accomplishments. Growth can also be managing to get through the storm. Progress is about accepting one’s failures, learning from them, and having the courage to continue persisting forward.
The Inleo community believes in real faces rather than mask wearing devoid of life. This is precisely why I share these challenges: because it is what truly encourages me. This community is supportive, which is why I feel comfortable sharing my perspective.
It's difficult to face these periods of struggle and I don’t make excuses or blame anything- I just try to be honest. What's reassuring is that we all do, in fact, still breathe, write, engage in this community. Within these frameworks, Inleo and Hive support many people, which keeps them moving during tough times.
It is hard not to be grateful for having the opportunity to do something as simple as take part in this exercise. So, here I am, writing this report. I struggle deeply, but I am still writing. March may not have had the adventures I wanted, but I certainly learned. And sometimes that is enough. Being a part of Inleo means there's always an opportunity to contribute and engage with the community, regardless of whether yesterday was a good or bad day.
However, the journey continues as assistance is always placed before us. That's the best part of this community; each day is a fresh start. As we journey ahead, here’s to renewed engagement, the constant spirit of Inleo, and ultimately to my best days yet.
