This is my first post on Steemit. I am not sure how well I will be received, but here I go.
My name is Graham. 7 months ago I set out on a journey to explore certain themes like gratitude, manifestation and trust.
I started in Florida in a very dark situation with a family member that led to me being homeless with little promise of getting better.
Making my way to Oregon, I then travelled by bicycle down the west coast of the US. After some months, I am now in southern Mexico. I have made this journey starting with $0 and existing on trust that the universe would provide whatever I needed through people and situations.
The themes I explore are broad and universal. Many people react negatively to me receiving funds from others as they give unconditionally to me so I may continue. Many people are positive and supportive. Most of the time I am existing in a very minimal capacity taking care of basic necessities like food and lodging. Parts of this journey have been spent camping in woods and many times with only a few dollars in my pocket. Living this way is not popular and not always easy but, I have enjoyed all I am learning about giving and gratitude.
Throughout these 7 months many individuals collectively pulled together for me and as a result I have been able to explore gratitude and what it means to receive without expectations.
This is an experiment of sorts. Some will judge me and I know that comes from following an unconventional path. What I feel I am doing is challenging the current paradigm.
I have shared ups and downs, fears, uncertainties and my day to day experiences with others on a human level. I am looking for ways to become more solid and cohesive in this project that is exploring an unconventional approach to homelessness, giving, gratitude, transformation and a number of other themes. I am interested in creating a documentary as well.
My hope is that this introduction of myself on Steemit will be appreciated and I can connect with individuals that I can share with and who will help me evolve my journey into a valuable avenue of exchange that can empower others who may experience what it is to live on the edge of uncertainty.
Thank you for allowing the space to express!
Welcome to Steemit, Graeme! Nice to see you here, too
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Thank you Joelle!
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Welcome, Graeme! I'm so glad you are here, I look forward to reading your posts, and getting to know you. I'm sort of a newbie here myself, and today my vote is now worth 0.02 cents. I was looking for just the right person to upvote with my new found wealth - lol - and when I read your post, I knew I had found it. Since you are new, if I may make a suggestion? Please do connect with some of the communities here, like #newbieresteemday or #homesteading - you will find so many like-minded, compassionate, and genuine people to help you along in your Steemit journey. There is a bit of a learning curve here, and the communities are a great way to get to know other Steemians, as well as find answers about the mechanics of Steemit. Once again, welcome, I'm glad you are here!
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Thank you seaslim! I appreciate your support and I am excited to learn and connect with others on Steemit and to use this interesting platform.
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I've been enjoying following your journey ever since I found you on Facebook, so glad you found a way for you to earn from it instead of the corporation earning from you.
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Thank you for following me gavinjsmart. It is new to me and I am interested in how Steemit works.
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