I have purposely not posted anything for a few days as I was becoming concerned at how much time this whole blogging thing is taking up! Let's just say there are things around the house that really need to be addressed and I find myself blogging instead of addressing them.
Which has made me analyze some as to why people blog or read blogs.
I know for me it has been a way to get my feelings and thots out and be heard. It has also been a way of "connecting" with a community...in a sort of "sterile" way but still a connection is it not?
So, I want to keep that connection but keep the balance of a clean house, physical exercise, Bible study and prayer, ministry, and time for face to face, or at least voice to voice interaction.
I have devised a little test to determine if blogging is enhancing or consuming our lives:
1. The first thing I do when I arrive home is check the puter for comments on my blog
or check in on my favorite blogs to see if they have any new posts.
2. I blog or read other blogs late at night when I should be sleeping
3. I blog or read other blogs instead of preparing meals or doing basic cleaning
4. The subject that I blog tends to come up in most casual or even some business conversations.
5. I substitute writing or reading blogs for real human interaction most of the time.
6. I spend more time writing or reading blogs than I do in devotions each week.
7. I become frustrated when other blogs I know have more comments than mine.
I would say if we can say yes to TWO or more of these statements that we might want to re evaluate time given to blogging.
Do you disagree; do you think there are other questions we could add to the list?
What do you neglect so you can blog? At what point would it be defined as an "addiction"?
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Another question for the list:
7. I blog or read blogs when I'm getting paid to do something else.
What do I neglect so that I can blog? Nothing of importance - yet I still feel guilty about it. Maybe I better go back and read those warning signs (just kidding).
Blogging is a great creative outlet and don't you just love the anticipation of stumbling accross a really good blog?
Yes, I love the connections, vicarious adventures, not to mention inspiration!
Thanks for question no. 8...definately should be on the list.
Blogging does take up a lot of time. Some people make it really worthwhile, but I find I write whatever I happen to think of or come across.
My first aim is honor my Lord Jesus as I write, and then to let family and friends know what I am doing.
Also when your legs and your eyes aren't working the best, it really is a blessing to have it.
Also I enjoy reading other blogs and have found there are a lot of wonderful Christians across this world. And I have learned a lot. You would think at my age I would have ceased to care re learning but no, not me.
Betty G
We need people with your life experience level in "blog land"
I pray I will still be learning at your stage of life....how exciting!
#9 members of your household infringe on your blogging time, not the other way around :)
i must say, i love the anticipation of reading someones thoughts or their reactions to my thoughts. it's an interesting thing because as you wait for some response you feel quite vulnerable - "did they *get* it? was i understood, does it stir up thought?" or "was it too boring/common/badly written?" until you feel a bit paranoid :) gioia
I know..vulnerable is a good word because you are really "out there" but most good things require some risk. Transparency is not without risk but I have found the rewards greater, esp. the connection with other people.
I get a very disturbing "naked" feeling after public speaking, but I have learned to expect it and not make too much of it. Lin
Well every good list needs a #10. How about: You are so engrossed with a blog your children have to say "MOM" about 20 times before you realize it".
I blog just to keep in touch with friends and family and really enjoy reading theirs! I rarely do anything deep because I'm not good at sounding anything but corny when I do and I tend to be passionate about controversial things so I always manage to insult someone! I don't sit down to do a blog unless it's already in my head so it goes quickly...I do my best composing while ironing I think! I will admit to guilty feelings that I'm not "spiritual" enough on my blog...not my ministry I guess..how's that for an old cliche'? A blog that makes someone smile is what I generally go for...everyone can use a smile along the way can't they?
Guilty! I'm guilty! Great list....I have to say it's true.
I cannot see it being true for you as you do not blog as much as I do.
I just enjoy helping people...so much of my blog is for that, as well as I just have a lot of thoughts in my head that come naturally to me and I type fast...so it takes me no time at all to get up a blog post.
I forgot to mention that I also see my blog as a ministry...I've had quite a few people write me saying my ramblings about faith have helped them.
You all have unique blogs, just like their creators.
I am glad they are all different.
Nice to know we all have gifts that others need...and we are doing something that brings fulfillment to us.
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