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Let me start off by introducing to you, what you are getting here.
I’m a spiritual guy, but I love to put things of daily interest into a totally new perspective. Chances are (if you have read past articles by me) that you won’t even realize, that I have written about spiritual stuff at all.
The thing is, that for me, everything is spiritual and I truly believe, that in the new paradigm, people have to get to this point, where everyday stuff gets a totally new meaning.

In this article series, I want to introduce to you the TAO of STEEM!
There will be many things to smile about and to contemplate - to learn how STEEM can enrich your life and make you STEEMlightened! 
Join me  down the rabbit hole, while I make up rules and steps as we go along….

## 1. Be present on STEEM
>“Stand before it and there is no beginning. Follow it and there is no end. Stay with the ancient Tao, move with the present.” – Lao Tse (Chapter 14, Tao Te Ching)

The first rule of the TAO of STEEM is to become present. With that I mean, that you should **really** read and listen and let things sink in.
Don’t just look for the right timing to hit the upvote button or copy/paste some stupid spam comment under posts, just because you hope to earn something with that behavior. 
Being present means to show up with your mind and heart at the same time. Dare to be you - real, authentic and forget every plan you have made, that you force yourself to stick to. 
Being present means to be you - and there is no right or wrong way to do so.
If you want to become a STEEM TAO master, you have to take this (what´s the right spiritual word for it? oh yes…) **shit** for real!

## 2. Paying attention pays you STEEM
>„If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road, and my only fear will be of straying from it. Keeping to the main road is easy, but people love to be sidetracked.”– Lao Tse (Chapter 53, Tao Te Ching)

Open your mouth only after you have really read and listened to the stuff here. Show people, that you are paying attention.
The truth is, that you don’t invest Steem to earn Steem. What you are really investing is your **attention**.
The more you pay attention, the higher your STEEM payout will become.

## 3. Know less and then forget the rest
>“In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired. In the pursuit of Tao, every day something is dropped.” – Lao Tse (Chapter 48, Tao Te Ching)

Knowledge is bondage. If you treat other people and the world out of your knowledge, you are not open enough, to let new things sink in.
Always keep an open mind and if you question viewpoints, start with your own first. STEEM is about learning and growth. For that to happen, you have to empty the cup first, before new things can fill it up.

## 4. Take your time and then slow down even more
>“It is not wise to rush about.” – Lao Tse (Chapter 55, Lao Te Ching)

Yeah, we all know, that this crypto and blockchain tech is fast and the common believe is, that the faster something is, the better. 
STEEM is already fast (I mean, 3 second transaction times are awesome), but chances are, that you won’t get STEEM rich in such a short time.
Be patient, then breathe, then slow down even more, before you do anything on STEEM. Take your freaking time! It´s  all about the journey.
You can’t have fun, when you are in a hurry….

## 5. Accept the flow of the TAO
>“Do not be concerned with loss or gain.” – Lao Tse (Chapter 13, Tao Te Ching)

What goes up, must come down - and then it will go up again. Its the flow of life. Waves. The flow of Steem and even that of Bitcoin (although there my never be an up for Bitcoin again, but hey, even the best things must come to an end, right?)
This is one of the most important parts of the TAO of STEEM teachings.
The price of STEEM will go up and down and as long as you attach your moods to the moods of the market (masses), and let them dictate your inner state, you are lost.
Instead know, that everything comes in phases. YIN and YANG.
For that, you have only to slightly shift your focus away from the numbers and start to see the bigger picture.
There is nothing outside the TAO. Everything is the TAO.
So the good news is, that you can’t miss the TAO!
So why hurry? Why concentrate on the red, when the green will come soon without a doubt? It´s all part of the journey. So relax and enjoy the ride!

Since I know, that it´s hard for most people to read longer texts, I will stop for now and let these first things sink in. Rest assured, that there will be a [part 2](https://steemit.com/steem/@atmosblack/the-tao-of-steem-part-2-even-the-end-is-just-a-new-beginning) (and most likely many more parts to come).

Now that we are reaching the upvote button below, I want to tell you, that you will get guaranteed good curation rewards on every of my posts, because I always use upvote bots, to make it rewarding for me and for everyone who is supporting this message. 
Please also resteem - not only my posts, but in general I truly believe, that we should **all resteem much more**, since this is the best way to support people (especially if you got low SP yourself). Thank you!

See you in the [next part](https://steemit.com/steem/@atmosblack/the-tao-of-steem-part-2-even-the-end-is-just-a-new-beginning) of the TAO of STEEM!