Now What Part 2
So I need to decide what I want this blog to be and whether or not I wanted to continue at all. I started this blog as a way to find a community and that hasn't happened, and I seem to just rehash the same stupid relationship issues, life issues, and occasional knitting. I'm knitting/spinning less than I ever have in the last 5 years, and I'm really getting fed up and, let's face it, a little angry about repeating the same negative life cycles over and over again. Do I close the blog as the end of a chapter, or do I use it as part of the new?
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I would say use it as part of the new, as something to document the changes, etc.
It may be different for you, but I use my blog mostly to keep a record of my life so that someday I can look back on the "good old days." I don't mean to sound like a total dork (even though I am one) but I find it very easy to get wrapped up in the negative drama of everyday life and, by taking a step back and writing about the good things that happen, I'm able to pull myself out of that. And by doing it in a "public" space (although I am still shocked and embarrassed that a few people read what I write), I prevent myself from going on a diary-rant - it's an extra check that causes me to think about what I really want to focus on, and remember years from now. For me it's sort of a "fake it 'til you make it" approach, although I am not faking anything, just choosing to focus on the good rather than the bad. It's a reality check that helps me to stop saying on "Why don't I have/do/make/know/see, etc." and instead feel grateful for what I have/do/make/know/see etc.
I hope this is helpful and not obnoxious. Feel better, thing will get better.
Posted by: Marianne | August 12, 2008 03:28 PM