Stuck in the Rut?
So I just spent thirty minutes writing a blog post no one will ever read. Not that this is unusual; it happens all the time. This time, however, the blog post actually meant something to me.
A lot of big stuff has gone down in my little world lately. Huge stuff that seems like it would make great blog fodder. The problem is I just can't write about it. Any of it. I keep trying; I type the words and get ready to hit PUBLISH POST. Somehow though, my finger wavers, as does my heart, my mind, and my judgement. And the post ends up deleted.
I could just make a list for all of you. I could title it The List of All the Really Big Stuff Rocking My World Right Now. But . . . I can't do it.
Am I in a funk? A rut? Or, have I come to my senses enough to stop sharing my every passing whim and thought with a cyber world of strangers?
I'm sure I'm not the only person who has gone through this before. So let me ask you this: How do you kick a blogging funk? How can I shake off the heavy and get back to the light and fluffy blog writing everybody knows and loves? How do I make my comeback?
Oh, and please, please (does that sound like begging?) visit my website and Facebook page for updates on The Sprightling Diaries. In the Twilight is coming soon . . .
A lot of big stuff has gone down in my little world lately. Huge stuff that seems like it would make great blog fodder. The problem is I just can't write about it. Any of it. I keep trying; I type the words and get ready to hit PUBLISH POST. Somehow though, my finger wavers, as does my heart, my mind, and my judgement. And the post ends up deleted.
I could just make a list for all of you. I could title it The List of All the Really Big Stuff Rocking My World Right Now. But . . . I can't do it.
Am I in a funk? A rut? Or, have I come to my senses enough to stop sharing my every passing whim and thought with a cyber world of strangers?
I'm sure I'm not the only person who has gone through this before. So let me ask you this: How do you kick a blogging funk? How can I shake off the heavy and get back to the light and fluffy blog writing everybody knows and loves? How do I make my comeback?
Oh, and please, please (does that sound like begging?) visit my website and Facebook page for updates on The Sprightling Diaries. In the Twilight is coming soon . . .
Comments
Heidi
MormonMomsWhoBlog
You have no idea who I am but I've struggled with the same type of feelings before. I finally decided to just embrace what was happening inside of me and have the courage to write what was begging to be heard. Who knows if what I have written has helped anyone else - it has helped me. I have felt the Savior teach me deep, deep lessons through blog posts that took vast amounts of courage to publish.
Being courageous has helped me to be more courageous.
Now, if it's just because you're being chicken - that's different.
Best of luck...hang in there!
But I think it's good sometimes to just publish one of those heavy posts and make way for the light ones.
(Having said that, it's good to make sure you feel comfortable disclosing whatever you put out there...)
With all your writing ability and creativity, I predict you will find your way out of this rut veeery soon.
=)
I think, for me, a good free-write'll do it or a meme. I also like to read some of my favorite blogs. Those usually inspire me.