And though I want to be apart of a Steem community, I must prioritize the people who are in my home, those I see face-to-face on a daily basis.

I think that is the most important line in the whole post except for the "must". If you don't actually want to do that, then why would you?

I think it's harder now to be part of a community because there seems to be less and less engagement here. A number of the people I used to "talk" to regularly have left.

The positive side of that for me is that it's easier to balance time on Steemit with my outside life.

I am just taking each day as it comes as I think SMTs will have a big impact. Who knows what will be created as a result of them?

I think the most important thing is to enjoy your time here and not set up too many rules for yourself.

That "something" you are tempted to post but with hold may be just what someone wanted to see.

I've made a number of posts that I judged as not good enough but posted anyway and was surprised by how interested people were in them.

Relax and enjoy the journey. It's your journey. No-one elses.

I would encourage you to experiment, drop what you think you know and have fun.

Note to self: you teach best what you most need to learn! 😂

Wishing you a wonder full weekend!