It has been an amazing journey for the past one year I've been active on Hive, No doubt it was a bit challenging trying to understand the complexity of the blockchain at first, but what kept me going was that I saw how Hive could bring positive transformation to ones life, through my sister, she became a reader, always in search of new knowledge to share because she sometimes just ask for my thought on a topic and most of all, she became financially independent through hive and the comfort of her mobile device. She never stopped preaching about Hive to us and why we all need to be a part of the blockchain, and today we are glad we took that bold step. My siblings are all active users on Hive.
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The easiest way to convince someone to be a part of something is when they see the positive impact of that thing in your life and also when it reaches them as well. Through Hive, I've been able to render some assistance to those around both family and friends, and I never stop preaching about Hive to them, though it seems difficult for some of them to switch from web2.0 platforms to a web3.0 platform, most complain I get is how difficult it is them to blend in, but I assure them with the fact that as long as they add value to the blockchain, hive appreciates value and it never goes unnoticed. Also looking beyond the reward is when you begin to enjoy the real benefits of hive.
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I recently started a decluttering program as a fashion designer, to make at least one or two dresses weekly as a gift to someone in my vicinity, I'm majorly targeting children and teenagers, and I have been able to make this idea come to reality through my earnings on hive, by buying a new sewing machine to ease my work, also added sewing materials in making beautiful dresses for these children and the happy smiles of happiness afterwards was made possible through hive
Late last year, my cousin got diagnosed with kidney failure, We were devastated as a family, because of the suffering our cousin faced also the numerous bills piling up for her treatment, As dialysis was recommended by the doctor, my sisters and I decided to solicit for help to raise funds for her treatment here on hive, hivers are amazing as we all supported during that period, I wish my cousin was able to make it alive, she even said she was going to be a hiver as well when she recovers, but sadly, she passed on after several dialysis, its so sad, but God understands better, she suffered a lot, I guess God just wanted her to rest from the pain she constantly passed through.
Hive has been an amazing platform making us reach the outside world in ways we never imagined we could, I believe with time, those who are still in doubt or still having difficulties settling will soon be part of us testifying about the wonders of hive.
This post is in response to the hive learners weekly contest, week 78, edition 3.