Comment of the Day #21 -ALL REWARDS MUST GO!

in #comment7 years ago (edited)

It seems the previous contest has not receive enough nominations to be able to decide the winners. With only 2 entries, at this rate, both of them will be entitled to the rewards and more. Should the number of nominations be less than 5, the rewards will be split in proportion to make sure 80% SBD and 30% SP is distributed to the winners. So hurry! you now have 2 chances to reward you commentor of the day as well as yourself in this post and the last contest.

Guidelines

Quote the comment you want to nominate in the comment section here and add a link to the original one. Can not be your own comment, make sure its on the right day and contest. Please find a later CotD Contest post and nominate there instead. You can link a comment by clicking on it's timestamp and copy the url on your browser.

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Rules

  • Only comments made after contest date will qualify
  • up to 3 nomination per person (however will take into account overall number of nominations)
  • Winner will be based on a few factors like number of upvotes, people behind the upvotes, and the quality of the comment itself based on my discretion

Rewards

Top 5 comments and their nominators get rewarded as follows.

80% of SBD rewards goes to comment author.

30% of the SBD goes to winning comment #1.
20% of the SBD goes to winning comment #2.
15% of the SBD goes to winning comment #3.
10% of the SBD goes to winning comment #4.
5% of the SBD goes to winning comment # 5.

30% of the total SP reward will be shared among the nominators of the winning comments. Which will be sent via direct Power-up to winning nominator.

12% of SP reward goes to nominator for winning comment #1.
8% of SP reward goes to nominator for winning comment #2.
5% of SP reward goes to nominator for winning comment #3.
3% of SP reward goes to nominator for winning comment #4.
2% of SP reward goes to nominator for winning comment #5.


Go forth, and nominate your Comment of the Day!

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I would like to nominate this comment by @reddragonfly.
"Thanks for sharing this beautiful and meaningful set of insights.

Much of my own perspective is colored by working as the "curator" owner of two art galleries, once for almost 15 years, more recently still young, at a year old.

The task of the curator is to seek out the best, most moving, most appropriate for a given show; or simply to be part of what "represents" the gallery's overall image. Now, that's not a claim to expertise... merely to choosing a certain quality from quantity... at times, we are offered more art for sale in a week than we could hope to sell in a month.

To get back to your post, we are-- in essence-- the "curators" of our lives. Whereas society may pressure us to always seek "more" (quantity), that tends to just create an accumulation, not an actual collection that is meaningful to us.

Of course, things change. Life is not static. We, as people, are not static... what "mattered" when we were 20 does not matter when we are 50. Or maybe some of it matters... but mostly, with experience (not just "age") comes what you experienced in Bali: feeling a certain "liberation" from burning certain "anchors" that keep us tied to the past.

I've always preferred "quality," even as a youth. For all his other dubious qualities, my father taught me that "if you have a choice between several mediocre options and ONE perfect option, always choose the best quality. You'll never go wrong."

He was right.

Excellent post, thank you!"

I would like to nominate this comment by @mammasitta

"Those are beautiful words and it feels good that you understood the in-between lines, its a battle indeed and some questions if my choices are right. I don't know. We need to stop comparing what others have. It helps."

Here is a great comment made today on one of my old posts. But it was so beautiful (and it is from today) so I had to share it!

It is from @cecirod1218

"I just saw this and I had to reply. My mother had twenty children I am the 19th. She passed away four years ago after ten years with dementia. She did not know any of us for the last five years. My mom was my best friend my confidant my rock my hero. She and My dad moved from the Yucatan to Tampa in 1969 with 15 of their kids. New culture be language food etc. They lost almost all their money in Mexico due to the Mexican president. My mom always had time for me, she helped me with my homework my friend problems my teenage problems. She was always on my side for everything. When my mom was in her ninth year of dementia I was feeding her blended food and talking to her at that time she barely talked. All of a sudden she puts her hands on my face, looks into my eyes and says Cecilia you are beautiful I'll never forget you.. I love you darling. Then she went blank again. That was the most beautiful precious gift I have ever received. I think of her everyday and smile for my mom taught me how to live and she remembered me. Thank you"

https://steemit.com/life/@hanshotfirst/happy-mother-s-day-what-is-the-greatest-act-of-motherly-love-that-you-have-ever-experienced#@cecirod1218/re-hanshotfirst-happy-mother-s-day-what-is-the-greatest-act-of-motherly-love-that-you-have-ever-experienced-20170612t184814158z

I would like to nominate this comment by @madlenfox

"I totally agree about unnecessary things. It's like ballast. Like a suitcase without a handle - throw a pity, and pull hard. But as soon as we are able to get rid of this clutter, you immediately feel the freedom. I hear You about the " one suitcase to Europe." It is a pity that with age comes the realization that this is not important and meaningful in life. I a few years ago came to the conclusion that just as You can move with only one suitcase. And will never regret it. But in General...Bravo @mammasitta ! I applaud You standing up! Thanks for Your posts."

I liked this one. A new user found my music online.
https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@rhondak/my-introductory-post-hello-from-appalachia#@rhondak/re-magick323-re-rhondak-re-magick323-re-rhondak-my-introductory-post-hello-from-appalachia-20170613t014405747z

rhondak36 wrote: Heh. . .I've already followed the breadcrumbs. Rocking out to The Vampire Song right now. LOL

Thank you for upvoting my photo. If you like that one you may like my other ones. https://steemit.com/@readallaboutit