I have been blogging a long time and I have found that the secret to a good blog is content, personality and honesty. People I think want to see something real and I try to be that in every post. Another secret is to keep on blogging…the more you do it the better you get at it.
Finding community and like-minded people can be a huge help too although you do find some folks who are heavy on the criticism.
Like anything it is good to make it fun and something that allows for expression and reflection. You might even change the world by your words and images. Blogging is awesome and I encourage you to be the star of your own blog.
I am in one of those moods to be a little dark so I changed things again on the blog. Twenty Sixteen is a great theme I have used before that showcases posts and info quite well. You can customize it to be as dark or as light as you want. Part of me is feeling a little “dark and rebellious” so there ya go. Enjoy!
I have been blogging here at WordPress.com for over two years now. Last week (April 9th) was the anniversary of me posting regularly on this blog. I have grown as a blogger since moving here and that is a good thing. Meeting people from around the world has helped me expand my horizons and I have enjoyed our shared interests. Blogging is about community and connections and of course content.
There is a saying that Cleopatra is the Queen of Denial (a take off of The Nile River) and most people are in denial about something in their lives. We don’t want to admit anything is wrong or something is not going to happen that will impact our lives. Denial isn’t a healthy thing because we don’t want to recognize that there are things in our lives that are not as they seem and should be. People get into a cycle of denial where they are living in a state of belief that nothing is wrong. Reality can kill denial and force us all to admit there is something that we need to take care of lest it harms us mentally, emotionally or spiritually.
It appears that our friends at WordPress.com have changed the post composer. Your posting options and settings are on the right while there is more room on the left to create awesome works of genius and inspiration. I am OK with change as long as it makes sense.
I am thinking that WordPress.com is a great social network for bloggers. Everyone here is bringing something special and unique into the blogosphere. The people here like writing in long-form about things they love and care about.
I am finding that as we blog we are making connections with like-minded people who are sharing with the world a little of who we are. It’s those links that make blogging fun and rewarding. Anytime you discover a new blogger who you like its like uncovering gold and you establish new friendships with people around the world. I am grateful for the people I have connected with over the years and It’s humbling that they like me too. Bloggers are among my favorite people and there are some I have become big fans of and its great to have a mutual admiration society that is welcoming and understanding.
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