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!
14 comments:
I concur.
People thrash for many reasons like:
*) Fitters: Its doesn't fit in their view of things.
*) Losers: They can't do it so they put down others who do it.
*) Sadists: Love to sqash hopes and aspirations.
*) Manipulators: They see no gain to themselves.
I too make a general statement, not related to blogging as such. [;)]
"Don't let somebody tell you can't do it." - Pursuit of Happyness
@msp
Wohohoho!!! Woooooo......I like ur attitude!
Actually I tried writing for e-magazines. I had to write bout wine, interior decors, sports, etc. Not really my cuppa tea.
But then they wer a bit blunt in rejecting me. But I think I really need to work on a fer aspects of writing and make it a lill tighter...
Thanks for those encouragng wrds tho!
When someone thrashes your ideas/writing, it is upto you to decide on your concise how to receive it. Remember their is no right or wrong. What's right for some is wrong for others.
Do what you love to do, enjoy what you do and most of all live life to fullest, while it last. Life is one place where you never get second chance.
Awake, Arise, and stop not till the goal is reached --- Swami Vivekananda
@Dreamer
Agreed! That thought by Vivekananda runs current in my veins...I swear
"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" - I think u dont hav to give much heed to this, coz the beauty of blogs lies in the 'personal expression' and thats sumtin which adds to diversity in writing.
@i7
Thats true. There are some aspects of writing which are independent of personal expression. I mean the language and construction aspects. I mean to say the technicalities. That has to be worked on.
But I agree with you on the style of writing aspect.
The fact that I am getting misinterpreted on that says I need to improve my writing :P :P
While reading the blog, I never felt to stop at anywhere...It was full of optimism...Usually when I read something I stop at places to validate his/her thoughts...I do not have to worry about that while reading your blogs...Well written which deserves appreciation...
@satish kumar
You made my day with those amazing words. I appreciate your encouragement.
Thank you!
well done ! keep going. You will be definitely recognized one day.
You got loads of talent.
@ warrior prince
Hey thanks! I like ur blog ID...what made u choose that ID?
Clash of the titans ... it's a collection of real life (silly) email transcripts that occured during Dec 2005, preserved in a blog.
What you probably saw was the last post on the series.
I am unsure on what things we concured!! [:)]
If only you could eloborate ........
@msp
Your attack is totally justified...lol.
I think its a real cool way you have brought about that blog and also ended it. Thats what I said I concurred with you about- the way you put the flow of things.
Just two things.
..dont get carried away.else the title is not justified.Just start and and end is not enough,feel free to pen down ur deepest feeling ..you are the best and the world will appreciate your vision towards everything when u dont hold back words and feelings in ur heart.just pen them let it flow free.
Each time you write ..try going through it again and again and edit...compare the first with the fifth.You will learn a lot about life.
@subrat
Those was heart out and neat suggestions. I like that!
Will work on it. Thanks!
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