Why bother?
Whatās the point in doing all this blogging?
What purpose does it serve?
For a couple of visits a day, why spend hours creating a different blog post every day? Is it worth it?
Those are the questions, amongst others, that went through my head when I read a recent comment over on Splodge and Splatter, one of my other blogs. Iām sure the question wasnāt intended in the way that I first took it, but it certainly made me think of these questions.
Several years ago, another blogger (who I no longer follow but is still active in the Blogosphere) asked me if I would consider posting less frequently. The blogger in question rarely visited my blog beforehand, so my posting frequency shouldnāt really have concerned her. I gave her my reasons as to why I post as often as I do, and she never responded. Apart from seeing her face dotted around Blogland every now and then I havenāt heard from her since. This was the first time I asked myself the question, Why Bother?
I enjoy blogging. I enjoy writing and being creative. Thatās why.
I may not be the worldās best writer / artist / photographer, but I donāt see that as a reason to stop. I keep on keeping on, because with each post / picture / painting thereās just a chance I may get better.
Thereās a chance that I may provide a spark of inspiration to somebody else who feels they arenāt good enough.
I may just give someone a smile when they really need one.
I may, however inadvertently, provide an answer to someone elseās stumbling block with something they are working on.
I like the connections I get through blogging. Connecting with people all over the world, who I would never have the chance to otherwise āmeetā. I always say āas and whenā when it comes to visiting my blog, because I am aware of my limitations, and Iām also aware that there are millions of other (most likely better) blogs out there and there simply isnāt enough time to visit everyone.
I donāt have time to visit all of the blogs I follow either, but it isnāt personal. None of it is. Itās just the way it is.
I apologise if youāve stumbled across one of my rubbish posts, or a boring post, or a rushed post, or a silly post, or a post you werenāt expecting. The post was where my creativity was at at that time. Not one of us can be perfect every time.
Iām grateful if youāve enjoyed a good post (or a bad one!). The comments and likes I receive are received with gratitude, and help me to Feel Good, which is my motto and has been since the very first day of this blog.
My intention, regardless of my post, is to try and share that Feel Good factor. In blogging, I believe we should all try to share a little light around the world, whether through stories, jokes, photos, pictures, music or any other part of the creative spectrum.
Itās too easy to get bogged down with all the darkness and negativity that is constantly being bombarded upon the world. Balance that with the light, and the world isnāt half as bad as we are made to believe it is.
Why bother?
Thatās why.
Blogging is far more than just posting, but the posts help.
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