Being Honest
Over the past few months I have been doing some serious thinking about this blog. I first started this blog so that I could keep writing without hurting my back by bending over to write in my journal.
One thing I know is it's not good to compare your blog to other blogs. Why? You are not everyone else. You are uniquely you. If you say something, own it. Don't be ashamed of your beliefs. Be yourself, and don't waste time trying to be the next big blog. Just write. I've found when you write from the heart, no one can ever surpass you in followers, comments, etc. I know you're thinking, "What did she just say?" as you process that last sentence. Yep, that's right. When you fully embrace you and stop worrying about pleasing others or having the coolest giveaways, you will be overcome by a sense of peace. Peace comes when you quit putting unnecessary pressure on yourself to be someone you're not.
At the end of the day, I write for me. The day this blog becomes a fluffy feel good blog is the day it will be shut down. I've been constantly reevaluating things. My main priority is making sure that I'm doing what God wants me to do and not what I want to do. If my follower count goes to 0 tomorrow, that's OK. I never want to post something just for the sake of having a post that day. Anyone can do that. If you like my blog, great! I know that my self worth doesn't come from comments. Doing something out of habit means you lose that spark of creativity that you once had when you blogged (or wrote) something when you loved doing it.
I had thought about removing the follower's widget from my sidebar. I decided against it though because I don't want to deny someone the opportunity to connect with other bloggers on my page. It's good to look for inspiration in other blogs, but be careful not to let it consume you. As long as my motives are right concerning the different elements on my blog, it's OK to have comments and followers.
It just helps me to take a hard look at things every once and a while, you know? What things do you need to rethink in your life?
P.S. I am experimenting a little by turning off the word verification comments. I have several dyslexic friends, so I hope this removes a little of the headache for them!
One thing I know is it's not good to compare your blog to other blogs. Why? You are not everyone else. You are uniquely you. If you say something, own it. Don't be ashamed of your beliefs. Be yourself, and don't waste time trying to be the next big blog. Just write. I've found when you write from the heart, no one can ever surpass you in followers, comments, etc. I know you're thinking, "What did she just say?" as you process that last sentence. Yep, that's right. When you fully embrace you and stop worrying about pleasing others or having the coolest giveaways, you will be overcome by a sense of peace. Peace comes when you quit putting unnecessary pressure on yourself to be someone you're not.
At the end of the day, I write for me. The day this blog becomes a fluffy feel good blog is the day it will be shut down. I've been constantly reevaluating things. My main priority is making sure that I'm doing what God wants me to do and not what I want to do. If my follower count goes to 0 tomorrow, that's OK. I never want to post something just for the sake of having a post that day. Anyone can do that. If you like my blog, great! I know that my self worth doesn't come from comments. Doing something out of habit means you lose that spark of creativity that you once had when you blogged (or wrote) something when you loved doing it.
I had thought about removing the follower's widget from my sidebar. I decided against it though because I don't want to deny someone the opportunity to connect with other bloggers on my page. It's good to look for inspiration in other blogs, but be careful not to let it consume you. As long as my motives are right concerning the different elements on my blog, it's OK to have comments and followers.
It just helps me to take a hard look at things every once and a while, you know? What things do you need to rethink in your life?
P.S. I am experimenting a little by turning off the word verification comments. I have several dyslexic friends, so I hope this removes a little of the headache for them!
Comments
Blessings, ~Melissa :)
Its wonderful that you recognize how some use their ability to blog and how you want to use your ability to blog... and thanks for reminding me to be uniquely me.
sending hugs,
shelley :)