Photo taken on my S6 in Sark in 2017I've been back on Hive for about 3 months now after an almost three-year break and I wanted to share my gratitude with you all.
I kind of fell back into it when I went on discord trying to tokenize my art on Opensea.io. I sent my beautiful friend @riverflows a private message to say hi and that I was thinking about coming back. She was super happy and sent me an invite straight back into the #naturalmedicine community server on discord.
To say that I was blown away by the way the NM community had grown would be an understatement.
Back in 2018, after Facebook culled my natural health pages, I put a message in the #ecotrain community to ask if anyone was interested in starting a Natural medicine channel and possibly a side shoot to Ecotrain. I wanted it to be something that wouldn't be censored so the idea of sharing personal experiences came about. Along with this, I wanted to have an archival record of ancestral medicine so that these ancient natural remedies would be preserved on the blockchain and not forgotten.
@riverflows, Wren (some of you may remember her), and I started exploring the possibilities which eventually birthed @naturalmedicine. Unfortunately due to our family's move offgrid, and a great deal of personal issues going on at home surrounding all that, I took a back seat and eventually drifted away from Steemit. I pretty much left @riverflows in the lurch with building the Nat Med community and she held it together, doing an amazing job to build it up to what it is today.
Upon returning, the community was 3000 subs strong (now over 4k), and it had grown into something far better than what I had originally envisioned for it. Many great people are all working hard as curators, moderators, pollinators, spreading the good vibes and mindful ethos that Natural Medicine embodies. @justinparke, @pavanjr, @danielapevs, @drrune, @phoenixwren,@minismallholding, and all other curators and moderators. To you all, I am eternally grateful and I am so glad to be on board with you.
There is even a frontend via Naturalmedicine.io and it has its own chat feature, which is great for new users and those who are not on Hive. The content on NM is fantastic and there are a great variety of challenges, ways to engage, and even a sister account @lotusshares to help spread the love. As if that wasn't enough there is even a Lotus token now that rewards good content and more from the frontend.
Reconnecting and Finding New Friends & Communities
Back in the discord server, I made friends with some beautiful souls such as @vincentnijman, @alchemage, @olaunlimited and reconnected with some of my lovely friends from back in the day, @trucklife-family and @eco-alex. From reading posts and engaging I have connected with some lovely souls such as @cabelindsay @nahupuku, @franciscodesousa, @edwardstobia, @bulldog-joy, @plantstoplanks, @buckaroobaby, @juliopalomo, and my dear friend @mipiano, who we discovered that we share a love of music and used to live near each other in real life in Spain.
Hive is such a diverse place, I started exploring different communities and stumbled across #hiveopenmic. I wasn't disappointed. Back in the days of Steemit, the open mic was a contest and I had always been too shy to share any music there. This new community on Hive, helped me to find some more beautiful connections, new friends, and fantastic music. The element of competition has gone to create this positive and ambient place where musicians from all over the world feel comfortable to share their talents and I am truly honored to be part of it. I like the way we can support and uplift each other. Showing love and appreciation.
I'm so in awe of how beautiful the Hive platform has become that my enthusiasm has spilled out in the real world. I even managed to get a few of my friends involved too. @thecryptidcrone, @audiohive-me, and @queenoftheworld. You all are ace in real life and thank you for joining in with the fun here on Hive.
I wanted to say a big thank you to @OCD, and all those actively involved within that community. You all work hard to help newcomers, plankton, and minnows like me feel valued and noticed in the vast ocean that is Hive. @acidyo was one of the first people I followed and witnesses I voted for when I joined Steemit back in 2017. If you don't already vote for them I would highly recommend it!
Speaking of feeling valued as an author, @abundance.tribe, formally known as @tribesteemup was a community that I had been part of prior to leaving, and I am super grateful to my beautiful friend @trucklife-family for her suggestion for @kennyskitchen to welcome me back in. The bi-weekly questions are now open to anyone on hive and if you fancy having a deep dive into your thoughts, I highly recommend answering them. Keep an eye out in the community for the next one.
Did I miss anyone out?
I've been exploring more communities on the Hive blockchain and have found #musicforlife to be a lovely bunch of folk. #teamuk supports content created by authors from the UK. I'm sure with time, I will find more...
So there we have it, folks, I shamelessly tagged you all.
I felt the need to share my gratitude because here on the blockchain is where I feel at home on Social Media. I love the positivity, kindness, and all-round vibe that this place shares. I hope I haven't left anyone out. If I have I am sorry, you are all wonderful and I value every interaction I have here.
So from the bottom of my heart, I'm throwing loads of love out there to you all, with my deepest gratitude to let you know how much you all make this space an amazing place to be.
As a token of my gratitude I have nominated @lotusshares, @abundance.tribe and @hive.fund to each receive a little beneficiary payment from this post.
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Happy dance!! Such a fabulous post @holisticmom! Has it really been three years? Then it's been that long for me too. I know we both went underground around the same time. Thanks to @riverflows for her amazing help and enthusiasm to me too. And @minismallholding (just jumping on the tagging bandwagon.......hmmmmm maybe it's time I did my own shameless tagging)
🤣 This could become a tagathon!
We'll have to tag @holisticmom for the initiative......
I'm in 👐🤣🤗
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if you'll save me from the nettle beating...what have I done 😨 Absolutely, @holisticmom, @buckaroobaby and I'll raise you @riverflows
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Yes @minismallholding and @buckaroobaby 😂🤣💚
Aww thank you. Yes almost September 2018 was my last post until February this year.
Haha yes let's start a huge tagathon 😂 maybe resurrect the 7day gratitude challenge 🤔...
Much love to you @buckaroobaby and glad you're back too.
Big hugs
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Snap!
Who started that 7 day gratitude challenge? That was also a special initiative. Hmmmmm time to get that kicked off too
It would be good to find out, @riverflows any ideas as you tagged me in it all those years ago haha oxoxox
What a great post, thanks for sharing about your Hive experience, didn't know you had taken a long break. I have been here for about 1 1/2 years and I just love this place 💚
Thank you, yes I had a very interesting and difficult few years. Glad to be back here writing and singing.
Lovely to meet you @mamrita. Thank you for your lovely comment. 💚🤗
Hi @holisticmom, Thank you for participating in the #teamuk curated tag. We have upvoted your quality content. For more information visit our discord https://discord.gg/8CVx2Am
Blessings and good vibes i'm being honored for being here :D thanks a Lot
The same feeling around here You are a wondeful human being.
Muchas gracias amigo. You are most welcome and I've enjoyed our conversations here on the platform. I look forward to many more.
Hugs 🤗💚
:D i hope the same - namasté
Beautiful 😊 I'm glad I stumbled upon the Hive because of people like you. In 2 weeks I start my 6th month here and haven't regret it so far.
It is a wonderful platform, isn't it!?! I am glad you are here, you write lovely posts and your beautiful energy shines through in all of them 💚🤗xx
And those gifs make me smile too 😊💕
Six months already? You started so well and we can't imagine it with you now!
Time flies hu? You all...
De verdad muy hermoso mensaje que enviaste a estas personas, no se como explicar esto pero me sentí emocionada de leer estas palabras de verdad que gracias a todos los curadores y moderadores por hacerme sentir parte de este proyecto, saludos @holisticmom un abrazo excelente lo que has hecho.
Muchas gracias por tu bonito comentario. Tú también eres un miembro muy valioso de la comunidad. Me encanta leer tus posts.
Abrazos para ti. 💚🤗
You should be ashamed for such gratuitous tagging! 🤣
I wasn't even aware of the history of NM's formation until River introduced you upon your return. I don't know if you crossed paths with @homesteaderscoop before you had to leave, but I think it was her involvement there that really brought NM to my attention. Plus she's on this same little island as me, so we could talk local climate. 😁
Hahaha, justified tagging is good for the health. 🤣
River did all the hard work and I am so grateful to her for that. 🤗
I was in a homesteaders discord server back in the day, but I think I left it or it closed down? Her name sounds familiar but I didn't really speak to many from that group.
It's good to learn how you came to be involved with NM and your presence is so valued here. I know how much River values your input and assistance.
Much Love to you @minismallholding 💚🤗
Homesteaderscoop was the brain child of sagescrub. It was an actual co-op marketplace where homesteaders could buy and sell. Sage had to let it go, due to new baby, trying to get his own homestead up and running lack of help on the building side of things from those actually using it.
Ah, I think I remember now, that's such a shame. It was the same with offgrid-online. We were all offline most of the time and it was hard to maintain a sense of community lol. 🤣
Perhaps, A homesteader community will reestablish itself in the future, but for now, I am happy that there are so many homesteaders in the NM community. After all, it is a more natural way of life. 🤗💚
We had sleet today, it was just like England on a summer's day.
Lol! Of course, you live in Australia's New England. They say the weather is similar.
😂 I just got this hahahahahaha
Aw babe, feeling the love! I am beyond excited you are back, spreading your love vibes around - gawd knows the world needs it. I'm with you - HIVE Is home, and there's so many great projects and curators here.
You deserve all the love in the world beautiful. I'm blown away by how amazing NM is and that's all down to you and the awesome choices you have made.
Hive is the light and bright that the other place never was. I am so glad the split happened. It's awesome here.
Much love to you 💚💚💚🤗🤗🤗
Ah, HIVE has always been better - I mean, it has it's failings, but it's waaay better than the other place!!!!
I'm guided by the lights of others, always.
Humbly yours!
Oh thank you very much for your mention! i feel so flattered, i think you are such a good vibe person and a wonderful musician, i love that sweet voice of yours and how you manage to express feelings so well through your music, and by visiting your blog i´ve noticed your not only good at music! but also cooking and a lot more :) i really appreciate that you considered me worthy of a mention here, i am glad that we can be friends :D send you a big hug and blessings
Ah Julio of course you are worthy of a mention. I enjoy your music and I think you are doing a lovely job with your curation efforts on open mic. I enjoy our conversations on each others music and I am glad to have made a new friend.
Big hugs to you 🤗🤗💚
Aw, thanks for the inclusion! I'm glad to get to know you! :)
You are most welcome! Xx
It's good to get to know you too Phoenix 🤗💚
Thank you for this lovely post, and as always, for the appreciation of my work. I'm only now starting here but for what I've seen, I'll continue on this path for quite a while and it's amazing to find people like you in it! Blessings always!
You are so welcome @drrune. I am glad that you are here. Blessings to you too dear friend. 💚🤗🙏
So happy to get to enjoy your return! I know you are a valuable asset to the NM community, and Hive as a whole. I look forward to continuing to connect and enjoy all that you share. 💚
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aww, thank you @plantstoplanks, as are you. Always good to read your contributions to the community.
Yes me too, it's really good connecting with you too. 💚🤗🙌
I think that the whole NatMed community are very grateful to have you back @holisticmom and for initiating this amazing community. @riverflows is a superstar and really created such an empowering community. Much love to you beautiful xxxx Curated for #naturalmedicine by @trucklife-family .
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Thank you @trucklife-family. I am so grateful to reconnect with everyone too, it has been like I never left and 3 years is a long time to easily be forgotten. You are all amazing beautiful souls. 💚🙌🤗
Sounds like your re-entry was a more warm welcome the second time around. I am glad to be shamelessly tagged among these legends.
You know, I think you are right. I'm loving the vibe from Hive, it's awesome and you, along with all the other friends I have made these last few months, are absolutely amazing. You do a fabulous job for the NM team too. It makes my heart happy!
Much love to you and your family Justin 💚🤗