It's funny how many people in Hive can relate to all or some of those reasons. Or... maybe it's not so funny. Maybe it's 100% expected. Of course this post is what I coined as "trickysbait". haha All our former blogging students know this term.
is when you see a title that pulls you in, and then offers you absolutely nothing of value.
(and sure - you can use that dreemified word, if you like lol) is when a title pulls you in, and definitely tricks you! haha But - it STILL offers you something worthwhile. It never wastes your time, or at least - doesn't ever desire to. Love, Dreemie
Well, first of all... I DID go to HiveFest. And I was kinda panicked over the D-day approaching as it neared. hahahaha
First of all, I think many people make assumptions about many people. Lots of people are surprised when I tell them I get anxious in crowds. It shocks them that I want to hide away and just find a corner with one or two friends to relax.
But you know what I've found? There are MANY people who have that same feeling, ESPECIALLY here on the blockchain. The people I've met have usually had SOME VERSION of those reasons I listed in the beginning. They feel COMFORTABLE in an online world where they blog/create online content, because there is that barrier.
That barrier is safe.
Crossing that barrier is scary. For all? no. But for MANY on Hive. That's WHY we choose this form of connection and communication. Because it feels safe.
and 700+ people (many of whom were terrified to leave that barrier behind) did so bravely.
Guys, girls, bees... it's ok to wear your heart on your sleeve. But if you do, understand that it makes for a very messy shirt, and everyone can see the blood. Love, Dreemie
HiveFest was open to the public, so we had many curious people coming in - asking what it was all about. Some were really excited about the prospect of trying to earn crypto for creating content. Some were lonely, angry, bitter trolls who took the opportunity to try to cause hurt.
I used to. I thought they were calling out some hidden vulnerability and exposing me to the world. I felt like I was naked in public, with nowhere to run or hide. Now, I see them for who they are. And you should too.
A lonely, angry person, has nothing better to do on his Saturday - than to come in and call us a bunch of f'ing nerds (and he really meant - "loser".). Which begs the question... who is the real loser here? lol
I am meeting people that I have engaged with for quite some time. Some of them for years! And here we are in a meetup that is meant to get us excited about what we do! We had PURPOSE there.
Why would I let the opinion of someone that was so angry, so jaded, so truly LOST - affect my outlook?
Why would I let my own fears stop me from a great experience?
Why do we throw away opportunities because we deem them difficult?
Choosing to do the difficult things despite unfounded reservations is what makes us grow, connect, triumph. Love, Dreemie
I didn't know how to control the damn VR thing hahaha BUT - I figured it out (and yep 
I was so scared I wouldn't have things to say, and look like a fool. That actually happened, and I didn't die. I actually have some pretty hilarious memories BECAUSE of some of the ridiculous things that I did now. LOL
I didn't think I could force myself to chit-chat for 8 hours. (despite what people think, I only chit-chat to get to progress into deeper talk. I HATE the chit-chat that never progresses.) Turns out - I left halfway through the day, and wow! I wasn't crucified! You're ALLOWED to leave when you need to. hahaha
Don't let the hard things... the mean things... the scary things - STOP YOU from experiencing amazing opportunities that are out there for you. It doesn't have to be life-changing in order for you to learn something. You don't have to be the life of the party to have a good time. You can even find a corner with one person, and still have an enjoyable experience.
It's unlikely that you'll regret meeting like-minded people all over the world who are just as scared as you.
Images are screenshots from the crazy virtual world that we spent all of HiveFest wandering around. hahahahaha
