Last night I told Janell that I was drying up as a blogger. I didn't feel I had anything to say that was of value. The critic in my head was running overtime.
Today is a new day. As Bo sniffed the base of a stop sign in the dark this morning the ideas appeared in succession. Write about getting older. It is something we all hope we do. Write about FISH! stories and customer service. Use the Jungle Club (the gym I belong to in Vero Beach) as an example. Write about condo life and the fact that in 45 units there are 45 stories. Write about arrogance. And I thought to myself, Where did that come from?
Was this my critic telling me that blogging is an act of arrogance. After all, what do I have to say that is of value? Or was this simply a call to think about blogging. My thoughts drifted to blogging.
Why am I blogging? I write for fun and profit anyway. Why spend time blogging?
What do I want to blog about?
For whom am I blogging? Is this about me or about you?
Do I want to promote my blog? Does it matter if no one reads my blog?
Why am I blogging? At first I considered elegant answers including creative expression and contributions to the knowledge base. But after some consideration I decided that I blog because it feels good to write in a different format and when I stop getting satisfaction from the act and art of blogging I will stop. I do believe I have something to say about the subjects I consider, but that is secondary.
What do I want to blog about? I think the categories listed cover the topics for which I have energy.
For whom am I blogging? I am blogging for myself, for my readers, for those who are interested in my topics and for those who hear me speak and want more contact.
Do I want to promote my blog? Probably not. I will promote our web site and the blog is found there. But I will not promote the blog itself other than to those with whom I have a connection. That way the energy is natural and I know for whom I am writing.
So for now I will continue to blog.
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