One of my favorite things about blogging, and reading other
blogs that inspire me, is the sense of accountability putting something in
writing installs in a situation. Sure you can delete or edit or whatever other
form of digital cover-up you might wish to perform, but truth be told once you’re
out there with something? You’re out there. That thought used to really scare
me, and if I am being even more honest, held me back from blogging for a long
time. Don’t believe me? Here’s a sampling of neurotic thoughts that ran through
my head when I tried to convince myself not to start this journey…
What if I fail along
the road to my goal?
What if I don’t have
time to blog for a week? Two weeks?
What if nobody reads
the damn thing?
What if someone DOES
read it and I say something that pisses them off?
The truth is all of the above HAS happened along my road to
revival and I have survived. Social media has given me support and held me
accountable in a way doing this in the dark never could. The beauty of it is we’re
all in the same boat when it comes to social fear! My favorite bloggers go a
few days without checking in, some of them even share ideas I don’t agree with
and they are still going strong. They’re out there with it for better or for
worse and I learn something each day from them. I have a handful of favorites
like What I Wore that keep me inspired, and I always try and support friends
who share their hopes and dreams like Rock-A-Bye Bradbury. Bottom line, I am so
proud I took the leap and started this little blog despite my fears. Accountability
is a true social force for good. Here’s hoping more of us take the leap.
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