For me it's the tension between posting positive content that people will like and my desire to shitpost in a way that would probably get me muted. I should probably make another npub but I don't want to rebuild my follow list.

You can have as many npubs as you want, having as many personas as you'd like.

I feel that people are more authentic on Nostr than anywhere else, because we feel free to be ourselves.

Sometimes I am professional and helpful and other times I'm laughing my ass off shitposting. It's all me! I don't fit inside one box!

I've thought about being completely anonymous before, many times actually. But a while ago someone told me that sometimes it's good for some people to step out from the shadows and let others know that Nostr isn't just scary shadowy super codes and anons. It's real people. So, I said fuck it.

This is who I am.

I feel like I'm the opposite. I've parceled out a few bits of info here...I'm married and have a kid and I live in Texas, I've put myself up in a couple of the masks/hats I've made, but I feel like I'm more my authentic self here than in person. There's a freedom to anonymity that I don't get with my family or the few people I spend time with in meat space. I guess the answer is yes, I feel like I'm pulled in 2 separate directions but in a good way 🤷‍♀️. I've found people here who lift me up and think I'm good enough whereas I seem to always be lacking when I'm with family.

You can also be more than one person if you want to express your distinct personalities while preserving your dignity.

Yes brother! I choose very carefully what I selectively reveal, especially as it’s permanent on Nostr.

But the authenticity here is palpable with little clout, that makes me want to open up.

I understand this tension. It is why I still pause on having more visibility. I am being called to serve and Bitcoin is a big part of that. I know my safety is at play and yet I have a purpose for being in this time space reality. I am here to shift the game and power the people. I am here to remind us of our sacred divinity and give all of us the reminder to exhale and the welcome to come home to our higher selves.

My being me is the value.

When I see people like nostr:npub1dg6es53r3hys9tk3n7aldgz4lx4ly8qu4zg468zwyl6smuhjjrvsnhsguz speaking truth to power and being examples of courage and love, I am less afraid. I believe that my intention will be broadcast and people will feel my goodness. It's yet another element of Trust that Bitcoin, source energy, and faith require. Our being us is the value. Our unique expression is the gift and my faith requires action. It requires my willingness to be seen and known for the feelings I transmit. That is my work to do.

Yeah, exactly right. And I do feel the same. However, everything you do on the internet, especially social media is a conscious choice to be public and participate. When I integrated that, it helped me navigate my purpose and what I'm doing here better 🙏🏻

I’m anonymous purely because of my fiat mining job… we work for major banks and corporations