Blog-a-rhythm

People start blogs for a variety of reasons. For me, it was a chance to let my voice be heard. When I started, I honestly wasn’t sure what I’d have to say week after week. But I found I had a great deal to say—some trivial, some motivational or encouraging, some revealing. And I found that I could write about many more things than I had previously thought. Blogging helped me to diversify my writing.

Having a “voice” was one thing, but as I gained momentum, I found that I wanted to use blogging as a tool for building others up, identifying with them, and causing them to possibly even think in new ways. I have received some wonderful feedback since I started my blog, which lets me know that in some small way it has made a difference.

And for me, it has made a difference as well. It has kept me writing, even when I haven’t felt like it. It has boosted my confidence. And it has kept me challenged—I mean, I don’t want to just prattle on about the same things all the time—or things people don’t really care about. Blogging has been a way to take ownership of my writing. My audience may be small, but I love that others sometimes share what I write with others. That tells me I’ve succeeded in my goals.

I would definitely say blogging is good for you. It feeds the soul, and it can be an outlet for the spirit—for those things that God has put inside you to be transformed into just the right words that will touch someone in exactly the right spot. I love that!

Blogging has become part of the rhythm of my life. It helps keep me going. No matter what else may be going on, I know I can write my blog. It gives me something to look forward to.

Blogging isn’t for everyone. Some may see it as pointless if they’re looking for a means to an end. For me, it’s more like a battery to fuel my thoughts and spark creativity—so that I keep writing…and writing…and writing.