When I started blogging about three years ago, I had a clear goal. To be able to write posts that inspire and lift up the soul. From that point on, my blog had several make-overs and turning points, evolving as I also grew as a person. When I sought out new truths, it reflected in my blog. When I wanted to bring value, I included tips and several how to’s. Recently, I wanted to share what I’ve learned about health and balance, and that’s what I tried to shape my blog into. But I’ve come into a cross-roads once again, to decide which direction I should take with my blogging, and what role I wanted it to play in my life. I have to be true to myself. I couldn’t be another person but myself. Even if I wanted to write like Leo Babauta of Zenhabits, I couldn’t, and shouldn’t. It’s not my life. Though I cherished simplicity, my life had one dearer treasure – and that’s still inspiration. I don’t know if there’s money in it, or if people still sought it. But I believe it’s something I’d continue on even if I don’t earn anything from it, or even if I’m the only person who gets inspired by it. I would have to be true to my heart. Three years ago, I took off the mask. I will not dare put it again.
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Jocelyn,
This was a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing from your heart what blogging means to you. I’m thinking about why I blog too, and it’s nice to know how other bloggers like you feel. Great decision to continue blogging the way you started – to inspire. That itself is inspiring!
Thanks, Daphne! Just carry on and I know that blogging will continue to be a meaningful and fruitful endeavor for you and your readers. We may not know the exact path of our flow right away, but I believe that we have an idea of it, at the back of our minds, inside our hearts, and it will keep nudging us ’til we listen to it and find our greatest joy
Hi Jocelyn,
Wow.. A great lesson.The post and the comment by Lance also.If we can be honest with our hearts,our conscience will remain light as feathers and we’ll be able to live happy forever.I can remember you inspired me and gave me courage when I was about to start my blog.so thanks a lot for that and who says that you are the only person inspired by your blog?
Keep on doing what your heart says.It will surprise you one day when you look back.
Thank you, Vikum! It really feels good to listen to our heart.
Hi Jocelyn,
It’s a journey for all of us – to get to that place that has meaning to us. Or to get back to that place. That you’ve tried other things – I think that’s great – we learn from trying new things.
I, for one, connect deeply with the idea of inspiration. So, while I’ve enjoyed all of your posts, I am looking forward to this very much.
The best thing you can do is to write from the heart – that’s where you’ll have the biggest impact. Whether that pays or not – or even if it takes some time – I believe it is the best decision each of us can make – to really listen to what our heart and soul are saying. So, Jocelyn, know that I think you’re doing the right thing – and I’ll be here…
Thank you very much, Lance. I really appreciate all you’ve said. Thank you for the support, you help inspire me to be true to my heart and to continue writing from the heart. It’s really a journey, and I’m glad I’ve met you along the way.