A blog sounded like intriguing and motivating technology to document my thoughts. But after a couple of blog entries, something happened. I was tapping away on my keyboard when I heard it…a quick, sharp ping, like a little rock smacking a windshield. Who did that…which vehicle zinged a rock from its tire at me? Was it the big Bravada with the neon sign on the driver’s door blinking: You can only blog if you have something brilliant to say. Or maybe it was that annoying little Cavalier whose rear window read: Who cares what you blog anyway? Or what about that old junker Gremlin who disappeared in an exhaust cloud sputtering: And you thought you could write. All I knew for sure was that this fresh pit in my blogging windshield meant a crack would soon appear.
And each time I sat down to blog, I noticed the humongous chip mark left from one of those fleeing vehicles. The Bravada, the Cavalier, the Gremlin…I suspected each one at different times. And I kept watch on the almost imperceptible imperfection—awaiting the crack to appear–instead of writing.
Well, it has been months now, and guess what…no crack. Time to get behind the wheel again. So what…I took a hit. It’s only a little chip spot.
What was that? Another ping??? Must have been that bright red Diablo whipping past. Not this time buddy…I can still see the road ahead. The windows are down and I’m feelin the wind.
YAY!!!
I was so glad (and partially shocked:) this morning to see a new post from Painted Toes!!
I think every blogger has been there… not blogging because they feel like what they have to say isn't good/funny/poignant/reflective enough (the list goes on).
I stopped for a long while, because I was concerned with what people would think, or because I didn't think anyone cared enough to read. But ultimately, I decided that I needed to blog for me… If I get a comment? Great! If I affect someone? Love that! But really, if I put something out there (coming from me- putting things out on the table in an open and honest way can be a challenge), that's good enough. It won't always be perfect, it won't always be inspiring, but it's me 🙂
I hope my encouragement urges you to keep on truckin'!