I am one of those few people who thinks better as the pen gets to paper. I have loads of personal diaries at home which were never opened once written. Many of them have gone to trash with my conscience decision. Blogging was a fun way to express my personal thoughts on a public platform and see what other people felt about it.
I have been blogging for over two years now and grown with the experience. Thanks to all my blog pals and visitors to my blogs. But I have a few mixed and strong feelings about blogging which I want to share , at this point of maturity in my life.
Blogs can be used in many forms. To create discussion forums. Sharing snapshots of your life with people, exhausting your passions and ideas, marketing thoughts and creating an impression on people at least hoping the way you think you want to....and so on. Frankly speaking, I have gotten better at writing. There is a long way to go to improving my communication skills though. I am totally aware of my strengths as well.
Many of my articles have been trashed by professional writers who came across them. A few of them asked me to go a few more extra miles and that I am almost there. And quite a few people know me through my blogs and it is very very surprising. When I meet the same people in person, they treat me differently when they talk about my blogs and its quite welcoming.
Expressing oneself comes with a price, isn't it? Doing anything with no fear always comes with a price package. In many ways its worth it.
In my dull and depressed moments, I have taken a look at my blogs two years ago. I have connected back to myself. And then shaken myself saying, well this is 'Me!'.
Writing or blogging, is a hobby for me. It gives me immense joy irrespective of the positive/negative feedbacks I receive.For many people it may be playing a game, talking, carpentry,poetry, doing yoga, singing, dancing , organizing events and creating something new in countless ways I cant really think of. There are a few other people I know, for whom doing business and making money is a hobby as well.
In conclusion, I would like to make a general statement. Not related to blogging as such:
If something comes to you very naturally you will be yourself doing it. And when you are yourself, you are in resonance with nature. And in that resonance, life becomes blissful. Here's wishing that everyone finds their personal arena - where they can be themselves, and experience that ultimate happiness!
