Where do I begin?

I am only in my early 30’s but I feel as though I have lived longer than that. Yet, time flies, so things seem as though “It was just yesterday…” A paradox. This existence consists of paradoxes.

I was born in New Jersey, USA. At the age of 10, I left with my mother and brother to live overseas; to the place where my parents were born, and where almost all of my relatives reside. I learned a new language from scratch. I went to school in a kibbutz, and it was an amazing experience (thank you to my parents for sending me there to school, outside of the village)! Almost 20 years old and married, I moved back to the U.S. I went through a lot in my 20’s. I did not have the typical American 20-something year old experience. A ton of stress; family drama, dealing with my mother’s shaky health, etc… It was rough.

I have always been the black sheep. In the past, I tried to wear a mask and blend in – but no matter what, my highly inquisitive mind, my probing and challenging nature, my free spirited soul, would seep out. A few years ago, I left my marriage. I defied everyone; my husband, my parents, my culture and the religious background I was raised in. I finally decided to break the chains of living my life based on other people’s ways, rules, and beliefs. I put my foot down. Everything crumbled, but it needed to. My thoughts and beliefs are not wrong, I am not wrong for being myself, and I am going to live MY LIFE, the way that I choose to live it. It was a long time coming, and it was inevitable.

I will walk my own path and be true to myself.

Some tidbits about me:

I love: being out in nature, dancing, capturing life in photographs and video, cooking and baking, traveling, writing, researching, and so much more.

I have a sensitive soft heart and despite negative experiences in life, I still wear my heart on my sleeve. Sensitive, caring, yet resilient and courageous.

I am sweet and spicy! Trust me, you do not want to cross me. Sassy, feisty. I have been told I am “intimidating” on more than one occasion. But really, I am just a panda bear! (I looove pandas by the way, aren’t they so adorable?!)

I can be very goofy. Witty humor. Playful humor. I love to laugh and make others laugh.

I am interested in becoming more self sufficient – build my own home, grow food, etc.

What will I post about?

What kind of content will I create? I have multiple passions and interests, which include: holistic wellness, food, self love and body positivity, truth seeking and investigating conspiracies and exploring the nature of this existence, photography, writing and poetry...

I have always found it difficult to “niche down.” The idea of focusing only on one thing, expressing and sharing information only about one thing, while it may work for some, feels so suffocating to me. Do not force yourself into one box just because that is what others are saying is best to do.

I long for a sense of community, for connection.

Other social media platforms leave me with an eerie feeling of emptiness sometimes, and they are saturated with “trolls” and “haters;” disheartening. I also cannot stand the “algorithms” that just keep showing you the same posts over and over again, even though you are following hundreds of people. It feels restrictive and as though you are not in control of what you get to view in your feed.

I am fed up with the increasing tightening and gradual abolishment of freedom on the internet, as seen on the common mainstream social media platforms. It pains me to see the stripping away of freedom.

I want to be part of an online community, where free speech is encouraged and where the members of the community do so in a respectful manner. So far, I like what I see here on steemit. It feels more supportive and positive.

Free speech, and freedom in general, coupled with respect is so important.

This world needs more love and truth – that is what I aim to embody.

I look forward to sharing here on steemit. I look forward to connecting with others and hopefully even forming real life relationships!

Only Love,
Nancy Navene