It's been a while since my last/only post because not only have we been wrapping up the summer, and starting the school year, but I have been struggling with the whole idea of blogging. "Then why did you start a blog?" you may ask. Well...that's a good question! I suppose I was looking for an outlet to record all of my weight loss struggles and victories, and the various processes that I have as a result of continuing to work out my "food" issues, as well as a place to express what's going on in my life. Not to mention that my husband, Ryan, is quite the blogger, and he has spent the last year developing his blog and is getting ready to launch a new website, so stay tuned for that...but I thought if I started a blog then we would have one more area to connect on and enjoy together. Cause, what can I say...I love this guy!
But I think the main reason that I have been struggling is because I can't get away from the feeling that blogging is basically shameless self-promotion. "Gee, my thoughts and ideas are so brilliant and important that I should put them out there for everyone to read!" Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike being the center of attention...I quite like it most of the time...but over the last year, my life has become a bit more quiet, maybe because of the business of it, but I feel like I spend the bulk of my time alone or in situations that feel sort of lonely, and striving to get home so I can just sit down and be still.
However, this past week a very wise friend suggested that writers should write for themselves, not others. I know I was worried that people might perceive my blog as being self-centered, so I avoided writing. I also was avoiding the blog because I have been seriously struggling with a gain of 6 pounds and the efforts of taking that weight off again. I don't feel like I should get to write if I am "failing".
But I know that every.single.person who has been on a weight loss "journey" has experienced relapses and failures. So, I am going to make an effort to write for me, let you in on my life if you're interested, and if not...that's cool too.
Finally, a word on self-promotion/centeredness from my fav comedian, Mr. Brian Reagan:
Perhaps I am not the best candidate to leave a comment. Because I DO blog and I do post my updates on Facebook and Twitter. But I'd like to offer a slightly different perspective. Take it for what you want, of course. One of the reasons I really like blogging and reading others' blogs is that I am such a fan of story. I like reading your story, even when it doesn't feel "finished" to you. I like sharing mine, and I like getting feedback from those who feel inclined to leave it, because it is a reminder that none of us are alone, that we're all on a journey, (hopefully) never static, and we can learn from and encourage one another. I hesitate to blog sometimes because my thoughts continue to change, and I might not agree with something I wrote just a month ago. But I still think there is value in sharing. I won't try to argue that there isn't a danger in becoming self-centered, but I will say that I'd like to read whatever you want to share.
Perhaps I am not the best candidate to leave a comment. Because I DO blog and I do post my updates on Facebook and Twitter.
ReplyDeleteBut I'd like to offer a slightly different perspective. Take it for what you want, of course.
One of the reasons I really like blogging and reading others' blogs is that I am such a fan of story. I like reading your story, even when it doesn't feel "finished" to you. I like sharing mine, and I like getting feedback from those who feel inclined to leave it, because it is a reminder that none of us are alone, that we're all on a journey, (hopefully) never static, and we can learn from and encourage one another.
I hesitate to blog sometimes because my thoughts continue to change, and I might not agree with something I wrote just a month ago.
But I still think there is value in sharing.
I won't try to argue that there isn't a danger in becoming self-centered, but I will say that I'd like to read whatever you want to share.