It's been really cold outside these days, but the days are getting longer and the sun is dipping behind the horizon a little bit later every day. Although it doesn't feel like it, (minus 13 today), spring will be here before we know it.
With mother earth shifting her cycles, I too, am feeling a shift. Today is the day to put into raw honest words, some changes that are stirring within me.
I love blogging. It's one of my very few creative outlets. I love writing and it is here that I feel safe to share those parts of myself that are sacred to me on this journey we call life. And the more personal experiences and growth in my new blog Apartment 18.
Lately, I've been feeling overwhelmed with blogging. I can honestly relate to Suzie's recent blogging burnout. Blogger is coming out with more and more features to play with, to re-invent our blogs and to fuel what I call the addiction to blogging.
I admit I'm terrible about returning comments. I try to get around to visit each and every one of you, but it's so time consuming, I feel guilty when I don't. And you all leave such supportive and encouraging comments for me, I want you all to know that it's not that I can't be bothered visiting other blogs, it's just really difficult and I give kudos to anyone who can accomplish so much within the blogging community.
I have my "scheduled blogging time"... I write in the early mornings or late nights as I've always done. That leaves the rest of my day for all I must accomplish in the 3 dimensional world.
My intention is to put it out there that while I really and genuinely look forward to all your awesome responses in my comment section, I regret that I just can't spend any more time blogging than I already do. I can't say that I will be able to make the time to comment back all the time. But please know that I do wander around, visiting all your blogs when I have time, whether or not I leave a comment.
Being involved in Jamie's Next Chapter project is a wonderful creative outlet for me, and I want to keep up with that.
Brandi's joy rebel project as well, I want to participate in.
This pretty much consumes my blogging time. There are other creative, artsy areas of my life I need to direct my energy towards... finding markets for my writing, a book I'm working on, an etsy shop I've been thinking about setting up, as well as supporting my hatchling on her creative endeavours. And then of course there's the more boring, more difficult everyday real life that we all have to live.
So, I guess what I really want to say is that I'm going to drop down from posting every day to maybe a couple times a week. (either here or Apartment 18).
Also, I want to clarify that while I love and appreciate every single comment, if you're frustrated with not getting any feedback from me, I apologize and am doing what I can. That said, I know you all are too, and I don't want you to feel obligated to leave a comment. It's not that your blogs don't interest me. In fact I've met some of the most wonderful souls and kindred spirits in this blogging community and I think what you ALL have to say is valuable and holds great individual insights for us all to read.
And I'm honoured that you all think the words of my journey are worth reading. Thank you all for your support!
Have a great day!
peace
18 comments:
I can certainly relate to blogger overload - for a while I felt obliged to read everything my friends posted and to reply to as close to all of them as humanly possible. Then a wonderful thing happened to me: My computer died. I was able to log on only intermittently for the next four months, and I discovered that my world didn't stop, and neither did theirs, and I didn't forget them, nor they me. This forced vacation from the blogosphere, as much as it frustrated me at times, turned out to be a good thing, as now I'm able to come back with renewed creativity and a clearer vision of how I want to spend my time.
Thank you for your sweet, honest sharing of your reassessment & redirection of energy! When my dau got married (end of Jan) I had a blog break, & found when I came back, I am also doing less -
Interesting cycles!! Last fall when I began, *everyone* seemed to be on the same 'clutter clearing' page I was, . . . I intended to participate more with Creative Women, but find myself craving more exercise, playing with garden thoughts, shifting what I'm eating. . .
Blessings on all you're doing!! & may you find the right balance :)
I fully understand where you're coming from, Boho. Blogland can certainly have a strong hold on us. Unless, I'm participating in a daily challenge on a particular month, I generally post every few days. However, I can get carried away visiting all the blogs I love and that can be a huge time consumer for me. I need to probably limit myself more on that too as, with all the time I spend at the computer, I could be painting up a storm. lol
Comments are optional so don't ever feel obligated to comment on my blog.
As Dia said, I think balance is the key.
love, light and peace,
serena
We all understand about not being able to get around to everyone's blogs! Luckily I have the time right now to read and respond to people. I know it won't be that way for long, so I'm making the most of it now.
~hmmh~
now wouldn't i be a but booger if I complained about comments? and blogging frequency?
talk about NOT!
I enjoy reading about you, and that angel of yours, and even if you Never comment or respond, doesn't mean i am not gonna poke my head in and say a few atta girls!
a long time ago I swear you did a post about blogging with out obligation.
we cyber friends get it, we all have lives in the 3D world, that eat up our time.
just be good to you..
and leave a few crumbs for us from time to time...
PS would love a key to get into your new apartment and peek around..
see whats hanging on the walls..so to speak..
~smile~
I so understand and never want you to feel obligated to comment just because I comment you. I do and never expect anything in return. We all have lives outside of blogger, so rest assured it should be no biggie to those whom consider themselves friends/supporters.
I can totally relate! I also took a blogging break, and it was wonderful. I love all my blogging friends, but the task of keeping up with everyone is so time-consuming. I don't expect anyone to read my blog after I comment on theirs, so please don't feel bad if you don't!
You do what you can! This isn't the Blogging Olympics. :)
Some people blog a lot, others once in a while, others sporadically. This is your blog. You post when you can.
As for commenting. Comment when you feel inspired. If anyone is keeping tabs on how much you comment and where and how often, compared to them... well, that's kinda creepy. :)
Hugs!
(((thanks ladies)))
I knew you'd "get it".
Ooh I am so in the same space right now! I have the darndest time balancing reading, blogging and "real" time. I have cut way way back on both posting and reading others. It's an infinite world online - so easy to get sucked into a black hole! Plus, spring is coming, and we're all gonna be outside more - except our australian friends. Maybe they can take up the commenting slack for us on the other side of the world for awhile :)
I always love stopping in here and find it such a lovely surprise when you stop in on me too. No pressure, just joy at finding you where I do!
I certainly can relate to blogger overload. I go through lots of phases with blogging. Lately, I don;t feel all that inspired with my writing but I keep at it just the same. I admit that I have been fascinated to change the look of my blog. I checked out the link you posted with those funky blog skins. I tried it but realized I would be spending way too much time trying to figure it all out.
Simply said, I realized I have to stay with my old outdated version if I want to have the time to visit and write. Personally, I love the "old school" blog look. All of these new gadgets seem greek to me. I give you huge snaps for being able to actively participate in groups. For me, the groups often made me feel like I had no time for "regular blogging" and I needed to remember why it was that I started blogging in the first place. Sometimes it feels very quiet in our little community. Still, I'm thrilled to have connections with my favorite bloggers!
Whatever nurtures you and your beautiful spirit is what I want for you.
Sending you love, joy and the magic ingredient that fills your well.
Jamie
Ga, it's so ok...and I get it! I post when I want to on my blog now, unlike before...and it's been so long that way, that the guilt has just disappeared. Yours will too...because you're surrounded by blogneighbors that GET IT. So we'll be here...we know you're around and we'll connect when we connect!
Until then, peace sister,
Lil
Posting daily is way too much work. I don't feel you can get around and read others work or really create something special when it is everyday. For the same reasons as you I now post only a few times a week or less...depending on my inspiration.
Yay to warmer temps coming our way...things are melting out there, have you noticed?
xo
I have no expectations of you other than to be you. :-)
Just please don't leave us too! I couldn't stand another offline friend! :o) But I totally understand you. Blogging is really time-consuming, and it is addicting because we do care about the people who write. After some time they become real friends. After moving to this rural area, where Internet access is not easy, I was forced to drop my schedule to once a week, and sometimes it seems like I'm always behind. But you know what? I learned that the people I care about don't mind if I can't comment every post they write. They understand and give their support & friendship anyway. It makes me feel relieved and great, and free. You'll see it will be the same with you. Take your time, and we will be here as always!
Kisses!!!
blogging waxes and wanes for me...like all of life.
keep writing from your soul and let go of the rest.
xo,
melba
Just be yourself and do what you have to do. Your friends will be there for you. Including me:)
I get the blogging thing-sometimes I'm on and sometimes I'm off. There are also so many people/blogs that I follow( and truly enjoy) and want to respond to but it is not humanly possibly to do so!
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