It was right here a moment ago. My enthusiasm for starting
the new year and diving back into blogging was here, but then suddenly it was
gone. Where did it go? I had such passion – so many good ideas. I didn't understand where they went...
...until I stopped to think about it.
I got online and I saw what was being shared by authors and friends
that had likes and comments:
- Praising a girl’s article about all the things her parents taught her that were wrong.
- Warnings about a damaging teaching.
- A short video mocking people who don’t like to read.
- A funny video with a fake argument defending a genre.
- A list of things people shouldn’t say to someone going through a certain struggle.
All of these things have some value. None of them are wrong
in of themselves. But do you notice what I do? It’s all coming from a defensive
and negative point. Yet, I get it. If you share something from a positive and
happy point of view, you don’t get as much of a response. This is even true
with book reviews. I rarely get a comment on a book I give five stars to, but usually
get a few when I post a negative review.
So why did realizing this trend discourage me to the point I
wasn’t blogging? I know that not participating in some trends sometimes means fewer
people see my work. Like it or not, what is trending does affect what people
are looking for. I looked at what I wanted to do and was good at doing and I
see there isn’t as much of a market for it even from when I started.
- I’m not good at making videos. I’ve tried.
- I feel there is far too much tearing down out there. We need to spend a lot more time encouraging and building up.
- I’m not a trend setter or even the best at what I do.
When realized what had been holding me
back from blogging, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders and I had so many
ideas for blog posts and fun. So there is more coming to this more. And once
again, I’m reminded that I have a lot of learning to do. I’m grateful that God
is such a patient teacher.
Did you enjoy this post? It reminded me of this one I wrote
in 2017.