An Encouraging Word by doctorjohn

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life · @doctorjohn · Feb 24 '18

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An Encouraging Word

You are aware of the struggles in Steemit.  You have experienced the days when composing another post feels unlikely.  You have lived through the seemingly endless discouragement of low rewards and recognition.  You sense that a friend is passing that way.  What word would you whisper in their ear?  ![40E35D03-BE1F-420D-BEFC-44A1D6CE2431.jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYdoymMVxUMEk5SHJZgmsMFeNFxzGNdatqqbgPk3MMjVk/40E35D03-BE1F-420D-BEFC-44A1D6CE2431.jpeg)

The future rewards that we expect are worth latching onto without ever letting go.  These rewards will be lost if we quit.

I used to own a Norwegian Elkhound.   ![4C98C61B-6EA5-4FC2-9AC4-E561D50AD207.jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQRJB5PNjpbJXNmKPzxYA7zxBYZzpVYUXTQPE9sXjZj7s/4C98C61B-6EA5-4FC2-9AC4-E561D50AD207.jpeg) These dogs were primarily hunting dogs known for their stamina and endurance on rough terrain.

When you’re feeling low.  The emotional terrain is brutal.  Success is found in the characteristics of the Norwegian Elkhound.  The bear you are hunting requires perseverance to conquer.

Keep your eyes on the prize.  Follow the scent.  Most of all... Pursue.

My choice for an encouragement in one word is ‘pursue’.  Pursue like a hunter.

Here is today’s beauty.

![302A24A3-7C0C-4886-87C7-219CBC2A24AC.jpeg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmNWA7JKxDhyfbZuookTTF4apXdNkxPvBJ6DymrmpmLZ9c/302A24A3-7C0C-4886-87C7-219CBC2A24AC.jpeg)

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@armiasb · Feb 24 '18

Good post mr @doctorjohn

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@isramulya · Feb 24 '18

Nice post
Help me
Please vote and flbck me

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@tomtomcorley · Feb 24 '18

Wow this really resonates with me to keep pushing forward. Especially because pursuing like a hunter is something I'm familiar with as I grew up in a hunting family. Thanks for the encouragement, it was perfect! I liked your content a lot so I gave you a follow - take care!

👍 doctorjohn, tomtomcorley

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@wealthinme · Feb 24 '18

Wow. Thank you so much sir. This is uplifting

👍 doctorjohn

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@yogaunimal · Feb 24 '18

what you write I experienced it, often despair while mempostibg but no one to vote on my post. but I still think positive, that my writing has not been so interesting. I will continue to do again so will find the best. the key I have to study and be patient.

👍 doctorjohn

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