Most of us came to life individually but once we are born, we strive and flourish mostly in interaction with others. Beginning with our parents and siblings, we start with a bonding friendship that lays foundation for the rest of our life. Yes, family friendship is a natural gift to the child who learns from example, instruction, guidance and discipline of loving parents. The conducive home environment provided by parents who love themselves becomes the launchpad the child learns basic and daily etiquettes of life.

As we grow older, we grow beyond the choiceless friendship of family affiliation.

Now, we are on our own. We are adults with different rights or freedoms - freedom to choose our friends, freedom to delete a friend as well as freedom to expand our circles of friendship.

In this situation, what are your options?

Answer to this question is important because your choices can make a difference in your life, either success or failure everywhere including Steemit.

Most of us got to Steemit platform through a friend who took the time to explain the operational mode of the blockchain. Here we are making efforts to key in and contribute. The message should not stop on our desks. Rather, each one of us should continue to spread the message of Steemit in order to contribute to its growth.

In addition, there are different circles of friends, the communities, you can freely belong as active members. Good friendship survives in mutual interest in the well-being of one another. You demonstrate this interest by being active in your chosen communities. Remember, friendship strives in atmosphere of respect. Therefore, respect the rules of your chosen communities and those of Steemit in general.

On this platform of digital friendship, you can continue to sustain its. friendship by publishing contents that are educative, motivating, informative, entertaining and instructive. This is a sure thing to do because friendship is a helping relationship that is strengthened on the principle of mutuality. Simply, it is a give and take interaction. This in part means that you don't need to give a justified reason for your deletion as a friend.

Conclusion

As you expand your Steemit circles of friends, don't forget to befriend yourself - to eat a balanced diet, take enough rest, exercise properly and adequately. Then, you will get enough energy to Steemit alright.