I've always been a fairly sporadic blogger, but lately I've just been neglecting to write. My work schedule has been really heavy this month because we are temporarily short-handed. When I do have time to write and go online, I've been doing my freelance writing job rather than my unpaid blogging.
But the thing is, blogging is the type of writing that makes me happiest! Yesterday I got a really great comment from a new reader on an older post, and it made my day. That's when I realized that I've been avoiding blogging because I don't feel like I have time lately to read and comment on other writers' wonderful blogs and reciprocate.
What I've decided is, no matter how thin I feel I've spread myself, I have to keep posting! There are just too many wonderful and weird and sometimes enraging things happening every day, and when I don't write about them I feel grumpy. Of course I love knowing that other people read my post and had some sort of reaction to it, but the bottom line is just putting it out there and expressing myself. We all need to do this, in one form or another.
I don't want anyone who reads something I've written to feel any sort of obligation to like it, share it, or comment on it (though of course that is great too). Likewise, I've decided to release myself from any guilt from not having the time or energy to read every post of every blog I follow, or reading but not being able to come up with a witty and supportive comment every time.
I know most bloggers and blog readers have probably felt the same way at one point or another. Let's let go of any guilt or pressure or feelings of inadequacy related to how we interact via our blogs, and just enjoy them for what they are: a fantastic opportunity to share experiences and perspectives with people we otherwise may not ever exchange words with.
That being said, I have some pictures I'm really excited to share with you! And I am having a whole new world of experiences working in the service industry. As my mom would say, "It builds character." There is much more to come. Thank you for reading.
2 comments:
I share your feelings on this one!
Guilt free blogging should be what it is all about.
My sister started blogging 6 months ago and sometimes doesn't post anything as she hasn't got time to make return visits to those who will visit! (I've tried talking to her, really I have!)
Ultimately we write because of 'us' - that is not selfish, it is just the way it is. Some things we write can strike a chord with people however far down the line, as you've discovered. I've found that with posts on Joy Frequencies that still get picked up regularly on search engines.
On a site I used to frequent the discussion came up about commenting on each others posts and the fact that sometimes we didn't feel like talking or just didn't have anything to say. Someone suggested putting an (*)just to let the person know that she had read the post and just wanted to leave some sort of acknowledgement. It worked, we all understood.
Anyway, I am rambling. :-)
Just keep posting! forget about visiting others, it should be a pleasure not a duty and if ever you find a (*) from me, you will understand. lol
Good to see a new post from you. x
Hi Susannah!
Excellent idea! I love it! I am always happy when you stop by my blog, and you're welcome to leave an essay or an asterisk or anything in between :)
Tamara
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