No Particular Purpose, really!
I had a great realization earlier this week. I shared it with my friend who I knew would understand. I've spent so much time trying to figure out the purpose of this blog and my writing in general. I half-jokingly have said I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up (or more what I'm "supposed" to do when I grow up). I've had the mindset that I'm not living up to my potential somehow - and that might be true. But this is what suddenly occurred to me - I AM GROWN UP. I AM doing what I'm supposed to do. I've known (always) that I simply love my job. I love being a wife, a mother, grandmother, volunteer... I'm blessed to love what I do even on days when things just go sideways; when it's too noisy, too chaotic, too unexpected.
I've been thinking I had to find my "niche" - find a way to make this blog an income producer but I've known for a long time that's not really what I want. I don't want to monetize it and clutter it with ads. I love sharing links to resources and other fantastic blog posts and stories. I frequently share my opinions of books and other products without being paid to endorse them. And sometimes after I've had some time with them I have to come back and amend my thoughts. :-)
I've had stories in my head in the past that I once thought I wanted to have published but these days any inkling of a well formed story eludes me. No current thoughts of "getting published". Maybe one day...
Trying to narrow my interests/passions down to one area to discover that niche just makes me a little crazy. If I had to spend all my time on one thing and neglect other interests I'd quickly lose interest. I like having the mental freedom to jump around from one thing to another. It could be a form of ADD - does it matter? I'm not alone, I know this.
When I spend time with my favorite bloggers (and there are many) I watch as their blogs become more and more monetized. They gain more readership, which is the hope of most bloggers if they are honest with themselves, and with that readership it seems to me that they become more accountable to their readers. For those who feel called to full-time ministry and have the time, energy and dedication to keeping up with daily posts that's truly a blessing (to them and to their readers). I, however, know I have limitations in this season of my life. The thought of something I write here "going viral" sends chills down my back. I don't need hundreds or thousands of readers and all the responsibility that I would feel accompanies that kind of readership.
I realized even more clearly that the words in my description are true. This is my blog of "no particular purpose". It is my blog of many purposes and many interests. It's the place where I get to come and write and share about whatever is on my radar and more importantly whatever is on my heart at any given time. If I write every day or if I go a month between it doesn't matter.
I enjoy trying to make the look of this space more attractive. I'd love to build it to include a plethora of great links and resources. I'd love to write something of significance and inspiration. That's up to God. I have placed myself in His hands daily and expressed my willingness to be of service. If it's through this space or not is up to Him.
If you happen across this blog I would love to hear from you just to know that's it not just robot computers increasing the stats.
Grace and peace,
Susan
I've been thinking I had to find my "niche" - find a way to make this blog an income producer but I've known for a long time that's not really what I want. I don't want to monetize it and clutter it with ads. I love sharing links to resources and other fantastic blog posts and stories. I frequently share my opinions of books and other products without being paid to endorse them. And sometimes after I've had some time with them I have to come back and amend my thoughts. :-)
I've had stories in my head in the past that I once thought I wanted to have published but these days any inkling of a well formed story eludes me. No current thoughts of "getting published". Maybe one day...
Trying to narrow my interests/passions down to one area to discover that niche just makes me a little crazy. If I had to spend all my time on one thing and neglect other interests I'd quickly lose interest. I like having the mental freedom to jump around from one thing to another. It could be a form of ADD - does it matter? I'm not alone, I know this.
When I spend time with my favorite bloggers (and there are many) I watch as their blogs become more and more monetized. They gain more readership, which is the hope of most bloggers if they are honest with themselves, and with that readership it seems to me that they become more accountable to their readers. For those who feel called to full-time ministry and have the time, energy and dedication to keeping up with daily posts that's truly a blessing (to them and to their readers). I, however, know I have limitations in this season of my life. The thought of something I write here "going viral" sends chills down my back. I don't need hundreds or thousands of readers and all the responsibility that I would feel accompanies that kind of readership.
I realized even more clearly that the words in my description are true. This is my blog of "no particular purpose". It is my blog of many purposes and many interests. It's the place where I get to come and write and share about whatever is on my radar and more importantly whatever is on my heart at any given time. If I write every day or if I go a month between it doesn't matter.
I enjoy trying to make the look of this space more attractive. I'd love to build it to include a plethora of great links and resources. I'd love to write something of significance and inspiration. That's up to God. I have placed myself in His hands daily and expressed my willingness to be of service. If it's through this space or not is up to Him.
If you happen across this blog I would love to hear from you just to know that's it not just robot computers increasing the stats.
Grace and peace,
Susan
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