Imagine waking up one day with a sense of revitalized purpose.
As if your entire life is glowing with meaning again, after a long period of gloomy, dense vibrations. As if your soul has reawakened to its own essence, having suffered from a temporary amnesia. As if your vision is restored, after an apparently incurable myopia.
YES. That's how I've been feeling since December 2017.
So, what happened, you may ask?
In December 2017 two major things happened that altered the course of my life:
1. I found out about Steemit
2. The Australian guy I fell in love with a year ago in Bali came to visit me in London
The new world that Steemit had the potential to open up for me, after some research, was mind-blowing.
"Oh, I've been dreaming of a platform that would receive my writing for so long..." I thought to myself. "All these years of writing to myself, they are finally going to count for something..."
I'm a writer at heart, ladies and gentlemen.
I have a terribly intense relationship with words which is a blessing, a curse and a salvation, all at once.
It is a blessing because through writing I heal myself, I upift myself, I mature in my understanding of reality, I gain clarity, I receive inspired ideas and I can share them with the world at large.
It is a curse because I am its slave... If I go for too long without my dose of writing, I lose track of who I really am, drowning in a sea of confusion and being at the mercy of external influences.
And it is my salvation because, no matter how many times I lose myself, I can rely on writing to find myself again and again.
So imagine when I found out that Steemit is a platform which rewards authors for high-quality content...
My heart was jumping up and down like a crazy kangaroo! Oh, but wait... that's not all.
My kangaroo heart started jumping even more when my Australian sweetheart, Elliot Cahill (@et987), visited me in London.
I will share a short account of that momentous visit, so bear with me. It's going to get interesting.
I was in a monogamous relationship at the time with someone 18 years older than me. And I emphasize "monogamous" - ahem, that was an experiment for me after being for 2 years in an open relationship with loads of drama and pain, as well as growth and transformation.
Elliot came all the way from Australia to Europe with his dad, for business and travelling purposes.
When he was in Germany, I felt his presence very strongly. We had a call and I said to him: "You're so close to London now, why don't you come see me?"
I had no idea that this invitation would lead to him driving all the way from Copenhagen to London to hang out with me for just half a day, in a mad rush to get to Munich to catch his flight back to Perth the next day.
Hid dad was sceptical about them making it, but Elliot insisted that they would... And they did. (He's all about living on the edge of his comfort zone while surrendering to life's flow)
Our meeting said it all.
We were eye-gazing for hours at Wild Food Cafe in Covent Garden, while the waiters were waiting for us to place the order... We just couldn't let go of each others' eyes...
To me, it was important at the time to stick to my commitment to my partner at the time. I had to prove to myself that I could keep to my agreements, so I could build a sense of integrity and honour. (I had some issues with breaking my promises in the past)
So, even though we both were burning for a kiss, nothing happened.
But what did happen was a lot deeper than just a kiss.
(Picture taken by Elliot @et987)
Our souls recognized each other. Our sparks were ignited by each other's presence. We became each other's muse, and we were in absolute awe of the beauty we saw in the reflection, perfect mirrors.
He left and the next day my ex broke up with me, not being able to handle the situation.
I knew I hadn't broken my agreement, and I was proud of myself for having passed that test. But my ex couldn't tolerate me harbouring such strong feelings for another man, a man who shone so brightly that all his insecurities were brought to the surface.
Anyway, long story short, that was it. Our bond was secured that day.
We know it, we feel it. We are meant to be together. He is my male version, I am his female version - the same soul in two bodies, recognizing each other's essence as light beings on a never-ending journey of growth, surrender and transformation. Finally, there is someone that we are not "too much" for... Hehe.
(Photo taken in Feb 2017 in Bali, at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park)
So, now that these two things are very active in my awareness and growing day by day, I cannot help but dream out loud...
I dream of achieving SUCCESS on Steemit.
I am willing, ready and happy to put in all the work that is needed, face all the challenges that will arise, learn all I need to know, share the truth of my heart that I'd been aching to share for so long to the people that genuinely receive it.
I love this community. The more time I spend on it, the happier I am that I got onboard. I have already met some amazing individuals and became part of a few communities, @ecotrain and steemsugars.
Steemit feels like the launchpad for my spaceship of inspiration and service for this world. I want to make the most of it and be rewarded for my hard work!
I dream of creating a digital nomadic lifestyle.
I am a free spirit, and being pinned down to a particular location in order to earn a living doesn't suit my profile. I know people and I keep meeting more who have put in the necessary work and succeeded in creating freedom of movement for themselves and their families.
I would love to be able to travel the world while earning my income online by sharing my talents and gifts with people who will appreciate and benefit from them. I want to shine to the best of my capacity and inspire others to do the same through my powerful written words.
I dream of reuniting with my Aussie love, Elliot.
I could have bought a ticket for Perth for February straight away, but something inside me told me to wait. I recognized my pattern of jumping from one relationship to the next, with barely any time in between for a sustained period of solitude and devotion to my work and passions.
I decided, against my heart's longing, to wait for some time before I merge energy with him. In the meantime, I am solely focusing on my personal and professional growth, on building my Steemit foundations because, folks, I'm here for the long run...
And, guess what? All these dreams, if it wasn't obvious already, are interconnected.
If I have SUCCESS on STEEMIT -> I can work online and travel the world at the same time -> which leads to me being able to travel to Australia to reunite with my beloved, Elliot.
It's a very simple equation in my head.
It is a beautiful big dream, and I am taking active daily steps in making it happen.
I believe that if I devote myself with full power, perseverance, determination, faith and love, my dreams will come true.
And quite possibly in an even wilder fashion than what my mind is capable of envisioning. I am expecting the unexpected... Ready to receive whatever the universe thinks is for my greatest growth.
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So... Universe... I am ready. I am ready to experience SUCCESS on Steemit, to create a digital nomadic lifestyle and to reunite with my soul's reflection, Elliot.
Thank you. Shoot away...
I do believe in the power of intention. I feel like this post is more than just a simple post, it is a prayer, a manifesto, a ritual. I am putting energy outwards, so it can come back to me in greater measure. Manifestation times, baby...
I warmly invite anyone who feels guided to share any guidance, tips, inspiration. How can I make the most of my time and energy on this platform? What are the challenges of digital nomadism? What are your personal experiences related to this?
By the way, I am sharing a weekly series called Diary of a Free Spirit. If you liked this post, you might also like: Diary of a Free Spirit Ep 1 - Introduction and Diary of A Free Spirit Ep. 2 - The Inner Voice. Stay tuned for more episodes!
Thanks for taking the time to read about my dreams. Your presence and support means a lot to me. I hope all your dreams come true as well!
Be You, Be Wild, Be Free!
Bristena,
#DiaryOfaFreeSpirit
(Photo taken in Bali in Feb 2017, at Sekumpul Waterfalls)
I'm part of the @ecotrain community. Check out our weekly magazine and discover incredible inspiration, life stories and tips for sustainable living!
Ha, you know the secret, put it out in the universe, it's that simple. Hope, intentions are so strong, enjoy your new vision. Did all this and i see so many flowers opening on this platform, so many visions and dreams are realised, these are truly very exciting new times, be the change, simple yet powerful, much love.
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thank you, I hear you, an uplifting and reassuring message!! happy times <3 much love back!! tell me one dream of yours realized through this platform :)
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It's worth all the madness of the world for one moment of soul recognition and connection with someone who's mutually not too much ;) I hope you will stretch this moment into a beautiful lifetime and achieve all your wonderful dreams in the meanwhile! I'll be seeing you around. <3 bless up!
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aww thank you so much @lovejoy! yes, I totally agree.. those moments of deep divine recognition, I would live and die for them a million times, probably have done already haha! thanks so much for your beautiful wishes, hope your dreams will come true as well! see you around, I'm checking you out xxx
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Aw what a great story ! you two are so cute together and i hope you abundantly meet your goals and keep blasting that beautiful positive energy out there :D
and i'm with you on this one and the steemit thing:
yes! i was feeling the healing that steemit affords earlier when writing... what a gift this platform is!! Much continued success to you XO so glad you found ecotrain (or #ecotrain found you- however it worked)
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aww thank you for such a lovely comment @mountainjewel! so happy to keep meeting people like you, genuinely interacting from their heart <3 you are awesome, and I hope that you will achieve all your goals as well! I think ecotrain found me actually, via @eco-alex :)
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Again, @bristena94, I resonate with what you are saying. Where we are, right here on steemit, I believe that we could reach so much further. No earthly location can pin us down.
As a free spirit, I have a specific ritual in the mornings. It is not rigid; I do not adhere to my ritual in the absolute. But I find that it works for me:
I have a diary, in which I write first thing in the morning. I have actually set myself a goal: write three A4 pages full, even if you have to force yourself. I started this way back. I wrote a lot of BS, but now I am at a point where I have to stop myself writing more than those three pages.
Remember, everything has to have a restriction. One cannot live completely free within a world that still needs us. We have to observe certain rules.
So, yes. You asked what to do to harness your free spirit: keep a diary. Read from your diary when you feel like it. Look at your insights, see what you can gain and glean from it. It helped me immensely.
I love the way that you think. I am of a like mind.
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Yes, morning pages - absolutely! I started writing morning pages since last summer, and although I skip them once in a while, I stick to the habit quite satisfactorily and it just enriches my life so much. I couldn't go without this introspection anymore. Keeps me sane, for real!
I know where you're coming from with regards to restrictions, and I would go so far as to agree we do have our limitations as humans, but ultimately we have the free will to make conscious choices on whether or not to live under those so called restraints.
I love my diaries, been writing them since I was a teen.. So by the looks of it we do have a fair amount of things in common. lovely! thanks for your thoughtful comment :)
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Wow.. I feel so much joy for you, as I sense all the possibilities and opportunities this platform can bring in your life.
This is exactly how it felt when I first laid eyes on my other half, in fact I felt this for pretty much all of my best friends. It is one of my favourite feelings in the world <3
You and Elliot already have such a great story, I hope you reunite soon :)
Indeed, it is the time of manifestations. This year is going to be AMAZING! Much Love
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thank you so much @redrica, I can sense them as well! hehe ;) good times!! and yes for soul recognition! it's one of the best feelings indeed. glad to hear you feel like that about your husband ;) we will reunite soon.. time flies by quickly on steemit haha! don't you feel? Much love dear <3 xxx
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I do love a good love story! So many pieces are so familiar. It took me quite some time to have the discipline to honor my agreements, but it feels so much better. And then the discipline to make time for yourself before jumping into the next ring of fire. Totally get the challenge. In any case if you line up with your dreams, you can have anything you want. Visualize, feel the energy, and take inspired action. Better to take no action without inspiration. If you keep lining up your energy, the inspiration will come, and then you will know what to do next. Enjoy the ride!
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Yes!! I totally hear you. unified will and focused intentions! I'm definitely enjoying it.. when I don't let my overachiever subpersonality get in the way but I think we're on better terms nowadays hehe.. :) thanks for a beautiful reflection in your comment, I love the solidarity that I find on steemit, so many people that go through similar challenges.. I guess we are indeed all the same, but experiencing life differently :) lots of love to you!
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Hehe! I have an overachiever under there too! She gets noisy sometimes! I love the solidarity too. This is absolutely one of the most fabulous communities I have ever found!! Lots of love back to you!
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Yes!!!! I truly belive in the power of intention and I truly belive that you will have success in all the thing you wrote here. You know, I always belived that the heart should be the guide in life, that you should always be true to what it says, but when you said
It reminded me of a lesson in the temple: The heart is the guide, and the brain is the tool. You must follow your heart, but put your brain to work in the direction that your heart choose, and I belive that´s what you are doing.
It´s always a pleasure to read what you write.
Cheers!
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aww thank you for this wave of enthusiasm, support and love that came through your comment! what I meant by that was maybe that my heart had a deeper longing actually, that of a longer period on my own, so I decided to give it priority, it was high time.. and the other desire will be surely pursued as well soon :)
what temple are you talking about? tell me more about your experiences! :)
cheers! <3
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I lived for 2 years in a Universal Xamanic Temple here in Brazil, I´ll be writing about it soon here. I was traveling alone with my circus act and one day stoped at this temple for no special reason, little did I know it was the best decision in my life! I don´t live there anymore, my mission brought me to the big city again, but I still go and visit there. I found my spiritual family, found my true self, and found my connection with the divine.
When I write about it, I´ll let you know.
Lots of light to you! Cheers!
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Beautiful words, can't wait to share my perspective on this recent trip and many more. I'll be posting on my blog very soon. Love you Bristena <3
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Thank you darling, they are so beautiful and many of them inspired by you <3 can't wait to read your words! Love you Elliot <3
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I love this post! I especially liked this line: "I feel like this post is more than just a simple post, it is a prayer, a manifesto, a ritual." When I read it, I was thinking exactly that, and loving how clear you got in the post about where you want to be, and how you want to manifest. Huge respect for taking time to be with yourself between relationships, to get clear in your energy before "merging with his energy," I think you said. I can totally relate to this.
So glad to find you here — I'm a writer as well, and feel very similar about Steemit. Yay!!! Brightest blessings to you on this journey. I believe in you! :)
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Thank you @katrina-ariel for your insightful comment. I honestly had to take the time to be with myself, I've been through many times down the road of following other people's paradigm and not really creating my own. I'm happy you can relate, and I'm looking forward to reading your articles as well. Many blessings back.. and much love! <3
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It's quite clear that you're on the right track - your intuitive grasp of a new platform such as this is commendable. I'm in the middle of composing a Tutorial, so feel free to refer to that when it's published. I'd just keep doing what you're doing. . . I'm keen to explore further into the nature of 'open relationships', as you mentioned, and the energetic dynamics thereof. Sounds like a wildly riveting topic. . .
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Thanks for seeing me, I really appreciate it! I'm looking forward to see what you're cooking up! Should be really good, as far as I can tell from your vibe and attitude. Open relationships... pfff.. vast, vast topic.. too much to delve into in just one comment.. but I can tell you it's not for the faint-hearted.. one must be ready and to have the tools to deal with multiple-faceted issues and difficult feelings that may arise.. It is a valid path for some, quite many people nowadays.. a lot of growth and transformation for sure.. I don't really know what's it going to be like for me in this regard soon.. I'm quite happy being on my own here in London, in anticipation of meeting my beloved from Australia, not interested to meet anyone else romantically in the meantime.. it feels good :)
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Eye Sea Yew. Indeed, the opportunity of an OR has opened itself up, although am quite a newb in this regard: hence the query. A part of me remains reticent due to the likelihood of STDs (sexually transmitted demons - lol) and an unnecessary mess all-round. So, I suppose it's all about the self-giving vs the self-preservation dynamic - knowing when to abandon and entrust oneself to another, and when to stay put within the halls of ivy...
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trust you'll find your way in this unchartered territory.. it's for you to explore and know what truly feels right and what doesn't.. I know it's quite a journey, but so worth it!
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Yes you are ready for success! Your dreams are on their way to come true, I love to read this, amazing story, so much emotions and love. Exciting times... I can feel the same way about my deep interest in photos as you describe about writing. And yes it's both amazing and bad...
Many hugs for you <3
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Thanks so much for the love I feel is emanating from your comment.. means a lot to me when people reach out from their hearts.. so beautiful to be part of this movement of authenticity and global interconnection.. you are very sweet, thank you :) I also love photography, but not as much as writing :) many hugs back!!
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i believe in you, and I think you have found your calling here! Im sure you will have many a wonderful holiday courtesy of Steemit, and maybe more!
welcome to the party sister!
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Yay! thanks!! I am very much looking forward to exploring unexpected possibilities that may arise through this platform. Party on brother!
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Beautiful story. I hope you can achieve success here, its a long way but it can definitively happen if you put enough work and also don't give up, even if the plan changes even if you break up, don't give up.
As an entrepreneur I assure you can live a nomadic digital life as you mentioned, I'm doing it right now you just need to create 1-3 great sources of income that you need to prove that work and are sustainable enough.
Wish you the best, you are already halfway there since the most important factors are mentality and hard work.
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thank you so much for your advice and support, would love to know more about you! yes never give up :) I keep reminding myself of this, I used to do that before, but I am determined to never give up here, because it's not just about the money, it's about the incredible inspiration and communities I encounter along my way...
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Well, I'm new on Steemit. I vote almost every day on the content I like but there is not much about me here and in general, there isn't much about me mostly on other social media platforms. I'm one of those rebels that haven't done his introduce yourself post.
all I can tell...... wait let's do something better, we could start a motivation game here, let's do this. If you follow me ill make my introduce yourself post, then you will see it and I'll mention you.
Then you can reply to the post and make a request and I will do something for you =). Wanna try?
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yeah let's do it :) why not! followed you
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Ok ill follow you, ill make my introduce yourself post next week i hope to see you in the comments then ill do your request =). Take care!
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Once you put out there what you want and stay true to yourself you can achieve it . It is totally possible. Whatever happens on the way is part of that journey, always be open to any lessons that present themselves, we are meant to keep moving forward. Life is all about being active, planting seeds, nurturing them and watching them grow.
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Wow, you have so much clarity if your expression of life truths. Really appreciate your views, I totally get it and feel it and thanks for the beautiful reflection. Nice to journey with you here on steemit and @ecotrain.
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I see, I shouldn't bother about you that much! If he flew from Australia to UK then he's a serious candidate.
Apart of that....I think I should finally take a look at the @ecotrain magazin.
and apart of that, there's a fellow Steemian here's that's trying to encourage. She's heartbroken and I really need to encourage her. If you reply, I'll know that you are interested and ready to share few words with her and encourage her as well.
Cheers! I see I've missed the second part of your diary.
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Haha the first part of your comment made me laugh! Yeah he is a pretty serious candidate that's for sure.
@ecotrain shares really amazing stuff, do check us out!
And yes I'm happy to share a few words of support and encouragement with your lady friend.
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I'll then send you a link to her post on steem.chat.
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find me at @diaryofafreespirit on steemit.chat :)
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Just sent you a message.
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I saw the magazine. Somehow I didn't find attracted myself to the topics there..
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oh well, I guess it's not for everybody then :)
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Absolutely. They have targeted audience.
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Awwwww girl what a sweet story !!!!
someone we're not too much for ... that's the spirit !! I followed Elliot as well ;)
I like your vibe, your energy, and I definitely hope to meet you in person soon - well, he came to see you from Copenhagen....I'm in Copenhagen - IT'S A SIGN hahahaha !!!!
As a Photography Nomad that I am and an International citizen I like the term digital nomad...aren't we all nowadays....
Te pup draga mea ! :*
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Hey draga mea! :* thank you for your lovely comment @meanmommy33, if you like mine, I'm sure I'll love your energy as well!! Can't wait to meet you in person and get to know you better. I have been slightly overwhelmed recently with so many incredible things but one of the things I surely want to devote more attention to is the steemsugars discord group, I would like to get involved more there and actually understand what is going on! hehe... :)
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Oh you will soon, no worries !!!
I might come to London soon so I'll definitely let you know !!
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yay that makes me very happy! :)
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Really lovely post @bristena94 ...following you so I can keep updated with your post...happy steeming :)
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thank you!!
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