1. Individuality and community.
Blogging gives us the best of both, lets us develop our self in “the collective heartbeat”. (Anne Lamott)
2. The freedom.
Anything goes: some days this is my own TED stage or talk show. On others, my stand-up. Sometimes it’s my notebook.
3. The empowering.
You can take yourself as seriously as you want to and ask others to.
4. The humbling.
You remember you’re just a leaf in the forest. Let’s keep it real.
5. The immediacy, the organic exchange.
6. The traffic.
The comment board is the interface of lives and a place where people can lend their perspective to expand yours.
7. The pay-out.
It’s the immigrant ethos. You sight unchartered space in blogosphere, nothing in your pocket. You stake your ground, work hard, and can build something of worth.
8. The low maintenance.
Comb my hair? Figure out which top to wear?Ā I can blog in my bathrobe behind my smiling avatar, ever presentable.
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9. The low cost.
I got the premium plan to keep the ads away, for your sake and mine. I felt vandalized when they started popping up. There is no motive for my writing other than the joy and I’m not here to mark out a trail to a pretty place that empties your wallet. Anyway, at 27 cents a day it beats spending on gas and an overrated drink at Starbucks.
10. The Efficiency.
I’m all set. Honey, no need to write anything for my funeral. Just pull up the comments for the eulogies!
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love this š
Ah, yes. Our own TED stage. I like that:). Now, if I can just not picture any of the judgers in the audience . . .
Honey, you really know how to torture yourself. =) Remember, they ALL have to go to the bathroom.
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Nice read
Thx.
Hey, I am new to blogging. I agree with you here! I am so excited about all of these aspects…if anyone is interested in reading a blog on religion through the lens of psychology and sociology check me out: https://enthusiasticagnostic.com
It isn’t protocol to leave your URL. FYI: it feels spammy to the host bc it’s unnecessary. If you have linked your site properly to your username and avatar, decent bloggers will visit back. But I get the excitement and don’t mind supporting a new blogger. You’re off to a nice start commenting on blogs. Thanks for the read.
All the best,
HW
Thanks for letting me know. Someone else just told me this too. Sorry about that. Just learning.
No problem. I am happy my posts on blogging are helpful, to new folks on the blog esp. I would leave you some more links here but to give you the choice of tapping in: if they interest, you can tap any post to open up my sidebar and keyword-search blogging. You’ll pull up posts on the topic that both veteran and new bloggers have liked.
Love #10!
Thx. =) Feels good to be ready!
Exactly…
“Just pull up the comments for the eulogies!” š
Also, a legacy in words. We have no way of knowing how far our reach is.
And I was speaking of the comments! And absolutely, your word applies to our writing.
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Thank you. =)
These are all the fine things , the platform to express ourselves and learn what others are feeling and thinking. It is best not to take ourselves too seriously .
I agree that’s always a safe side to keep to. It hAs been rewarding, though, to hear how empowered guest writers have felt after their time here, and how they went on to tackle bigger dreams like launch their book. Our encouragement of one another goes a long way. =)
It is a great way to get inspired and move forward publishing that book one always dreamed of doing. The opportunities are endless. Have a great day!
I’ve never thought of it like your own ted stage but I love that! I’m going to start thinking of it like that. Perhaps it will inspire me to be more fierce in my opinions
WONderful. So glad you shared.
Terrific! I agree 100%.
=) Welcome to the Club.
*stamp hand*
All very relevant. I would add the word “creativity” in there somewhere. Creative expression and the freedom and release it propagates.
Agreed. =) It might be in my other posts on blogging, too. =)
This is nice and I agree with you,
Like especially in part “some days this is my own TED Show” š
Great. Keep on trucking. =)
Haha this post made me smile!
Ha ha ha. Good.
Hehe I use it like a diary too, when I wrote my up to date CV recently I went through my blog for date reminders š. I enjoyed your list and I always enjoy reading your blog šš»āØ
Thanks, Charlotte. It IS neat how our blog chronicles our journey, the mileposts, esp.
I recently decided to start my own blog for the reasons you mention! Yesterday, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about my latest post when he said that blogging is all about pomposity. I really think that while this might be a part of it -why else would someone want to share with so many people such thoughts-, all those other beneficial things are not to be disregarded. Actually this is why we write no?
We all have our reasons, and I’m glad mine resonated with yours. I do get your friend but pomposity was the last thing on my mind when I stepped out here. I had no idea where I was going except that I needed to write again. It felt life or death. Thx for sharing.
Thank you for your answer! “Different people may do the same things for different reasons”.
Appreciate the follow. You sure know how to connect. =)
This is so fresh and honest. I love it! Blogging used to frighten me but now I find myself actually enjoying it – writing my posts and reading someone else’s.
Huh. Frighten you? So glad you’re on the other side! Thx for the feedback. =)
The best thing about blogging for me is I can see how someone on the other side of the world lives and experiences this life. My connections with people I would never imagine meeting and the amazing inspiration I receive from talented writers such as you Diana. Enjoyed reading these.
It definitely has opened up our world and broadened our horizons, K. And the encouragement we lend, the boost up off our shoulders can take one another over that wall of doubt, fear, and provincial thinking.
Love,
D.
Very true, I would not have started selling my art, it was the blogging community that encouraged me to do so.
And you definitely should keep on. =)
Just going with the flow Diana and seeing where it leads me. Have a wonderful day. Boiling hot here in Oz temps close to 40 degrees.
Yeah, no pressure. Who’d want THAT from the blogging community? LOL.
This post is simple so very true! Loved the tenth one!
Glad you liked. Thank you. =)
Wonderful post! I am so glad that I read it today
Good to know. Happy blogging. =) Thanks so much for the follow.
HW
The organic exchange and an opportunity to share ideas and meet the ideas of others is a privileged thing here in the Blogosphere and I’m so glad I finally found it after all these years. My creativity finally has a purpose and a home. Love this summary of all the benefits of blogging.
Great! I love that you’ve found your home here. Thx for sharing.
It is one of the most uplifting things about a blog, isn’t it? Striking a kindred exchange with complete strangers, to discover that our likes and passions are often alike, however different our personalities may be. Point 7 strikes a chord š
A common work ethic. Love it. =)
An excellent list. You always come up with something a little different, a new twist, not what we’ve heard a zillion times before, congratuations, you rock. š
Ha ha. I’ve prolly run outa ideas at this point.
Never!
lol. I really am so blessed for cheerleaders like u.
I hate reading blogs that say This post is sponsored, and then they show their children in the clothes they got for free. I instantly stop reading them. It is like reading a commercial.
Exactly. Of all the blogs you could be reading, you took the time to come to my page trusting your time will have been worth it. I refuse to do that to my readers.
i love this,..this is great…
Thx for letting me know. =)
I appreciate the follow. I could tell you really care about your blog. Just stay authentic and you’ll do great.
thank you…i just started a few weeks ago, i have so much to learn..fellow bloggers like u are a good source of learning and inspiration
You’re doing so well. I didn’t know my head from my feet when I started out. Keep it fun!
same here..i remember one time a fellow blogger asked me what my URL was, it took me 20 minutes to figure it out.,.i still dont know how to tag etc…still learning…
Do no more than 15 tags or your post won’t show up on the Reader. My last post, I had to knock one off, make it 14. It didn’t appear on the Reader the first few minutes of posting.
And I didn’t want to make you feel obliged but here, in case it’s helpful:
https://holisticwayfarer.com/2014/01/05/how-to-succeed-as-a-blogger-but-this-may-not-work-for-you-part-1/
thanks, will def check on this..god bless
Number 10š
Yep. LOL.
Interesting thoughts you have left out there. Anand Bose from Kerala
I like the freedom the best! Anything goes! š
Our resident anarchist. lol.
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Thanks, buddy.
Very true!
=)
I’ve asked myself that quintessential question many times… why am I blogging?
Community, individuality, empowerment, freedom, low maintenance, low cost, and yes, I’m all set too – comments for the eulogies!