Thursday, September 17, 2009

Brain Freeze

I've been wondering lately if it's self-indulgent to blog. I mean who am I blogging for? Why am I blogging? Am I just writing a public journal? Does it matter what I have to say? Does it matter that it matters?

I do know that writing is a part of who I am. I've been doing it since I was a kid. It feels comfortable although the process isn't necessarily easy.

Writing has always been a public/private affair. Sometimes things were meant to be read by others, sometimes by just a special someone or even no one but the author.

And since many of us have the urge to write, regardless of talent, it seems to be an ingrained method of human communication. Certainly, it distinguishes us from the rest of the animal kingdom and has helped perpetuate civilization.

But that still doesn't answer my burning question ~ is it self-indulgent to blog?

1 comment:

Tammie said...

I think this is a question many bloggers struggle with. I know I do.

I just found your blog recently through Lori's Terrible and Beautiful blog. Since I have a snow day today I have been cruising blogs and have been reading your posts. I have been touched and challenged by your posts particularly the ones about your neighbor who just died and the lady in the grocery store who helped a stranger. These two posts have caused me to think about how I approach similar situations.

Is your blog self indulgent? Only you can decide that, but from my perspective, it's inspiring and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing!

Tammie
www.tamaradfickas.blogspot.com