Been thinking about writing...specifically blogging. To tell you the truth...when you go out there and read a lot of blogs...there is so much crap. Granted...my blog can probably add to the steaming load. lol But I do try. I can't be all serious all of the time. Nor do I want to be. I do want to have fun, be lighthearted, share some much needed levity. The world does need some fluff.
I guess I am viewing the world of blog writing with jaded eyes. So much of it is a game...a ploy for attention or comments or...god knows what. And I raise my hand here. I am guilty as charged. I do enjoy validation. I do like it when my efforts are noticed. But it does have to mean something. And I honestly feel I have achieved that here. We are developing a great little community here of friendship and support. I want people to come here to my blog, not out of a sense of some sort of business deal of obligated comments...but because you genuinely enjoy reading me.
In my explorations lately...I have stumbled across blogs and sites which are supposed to be about self help and growth and then I find that they just want to sell something. Ewww. I feel like so much of the blog world is made up of entertainers or shmoozy salespeople.
As a writer...I don't want to become that. Part of writing seems to not only be the writing but the marketing of self. I just never want to lose my focus that...I am writing for me. And I also write in hopes that I can help someone else out there going through their difficult times.
So I am looking for new links...specifically:
1. Folks who are facing adversity. People who are dealing with challenges in their life (who isn't I guess). I find sustenance in knowing how others cope.
2. Spiritual inspiration: I am looking for a wide and diverse range of links from people who find hope in traditional religion as well as other philosophies and ideas.
3. People who want to change the world: Looking for sites and blogs of people wanting to make a difference. I am not even sure of what I mean yet but I will know when I see/find it.
I am looking for meaning, for inspiration, for something good.
Feed me.
PS I have found some great links already...I am excited!
Come sit a spell and shoot the breeze. Sweeten the day with a little synchronicity...
8 comments:
I, too, experience a feeling of disappointment when encountering blogs which are focused on selling stuff or selling adspace.
Once you asked me about my goals and made some suggestions. I've been meditating on this, including the idea of writing a book. Not feeling like a writer or having any specific training, I wonder about this.
I have also noticed that many blogs in the healthcare field are written by folks who have published books on their subject. This gives them a level of credibility, but also something to promote and sell.
How does a 'real' writer balance the need to market their material with the need to express himself?
It is refreshing though when one finds genuineness and simplicity in the writing of others. I have been thinking about this lately myself. I'll look forward to seeing what you find out there.
I am like you. I like to read bloggers who blogs to help themselves as well as share their frustrations with others.
I am aware that many bloggers are blogging as part of a business than personal. Most are superficial while others are meaningful. Discerning is an issue for me.
Jim
i mean i have nothing against people trying to sell stuff but it seems shwarmy when the topic is mental health. you go to a site thinking it is all personal and then it turns out to be a self help guru.
i like personal blogs...genuine people...and the under dog. i would much rather comment where...i feel a kinship. and just trying to seek some direction and focus here.
lisa...without a doubt...you could write a fantastic book!
you know what would make a good book...a book about resilience. have people who are trying to deal with their challenges...write a chapter. wouldn't that be interesting? we could have a book...lickety split from just our stories alone from here.
lots of ideas...
be back laters.
You would feel a lot better if you would just buy this bridge I have "FOR SALE" in Brooklyn!
thank you for selecting my blog, The Journey of the Pink Ribbon, to add to your list of good links. I appreciate the readership and I will dive into your blog as well.
Best to you!
Theresa
I wish I could point you to some new blogs but you read most of the same ones that I do.
Yeah I blog for me. If people like what I writing then cool. It's always nice to get compliments and feedback but if that's your only reason for blogging you'll get frustrated.
I've seen so many bloggers come and go. I tell people not to get into blogging unless they enjoy writing.
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