Does Honesty and Integrity Pay Off Here On Steemit?

I have to admit that in my short year and a half or so of being here on Steemit I've stumbled upon quite a few post whereas after a bit of engagement some hoped I'd never return.

I was rather impressed then that not just once but twice I was awarded for my engagement on the platform in the last couple of weeks. It seems like forever since I first signed up for the engagement league, so forever I forgot I even signed up for it. I just went about my business as usual traversing through the post here on Steemit just engaging openly as I normally do. Along that pathway I am sure there were many nights that Discord was lite up with conciliatory reassurances...

Maybe one or two here or there pondered more intensive help at the prospects I'd come back...

lol, it been a long road for sure. I am sure some searched hard for a tiny ray of any hope for me...

I'll be dang they found it...

The good news is that in the end there really is a stipend (1.0 Steem) of truth that honesty, integrity and playing by the rules really does pay off. The bad news is there actually may come the day I realize it just doesn't pay enough....lol.

All kidding aside a Big Thank You to @abh12345 and his engagement league for the feel good recognition.