I’ve
asked myself that question many times lately. My posting has been rather hit
and miss, mostly miss over the last several months. I initially started this little spot in the
blogsphere as a way to share ideas and information with my stamping and
scrapbooking friends and customers. But,
as my circumstances and focus changed my intentions shifted, I found that I was just
floating along with no real direction.
Was I still creating? Yes. Did
anyone care? I’m not sure.
As
I sent my thoughts and ideas adrift over the cyber waves I would continue to
ask myself the question, why am I doing this?
Slowly (it took some time) my thoughts began to settle into a small stream of consciousness that eventually wound its way into my brain and heart.
I came to realize, as so many others have shared in their own blogging
experiences, that I am doing “this” to fulfill a personal need to share information and
see my art/work from a different perspective.
This awareness brought with it the understanding that I also blog
to get a response. Did something I
create make someone smile? Or did it inspire someone to try their own creative
venture? I’m a teacher at heart after
all. Just like in the classroom I need a
little spark from my students, am I getting through to them? Are they catching
a glimpse of the possibilities, are they inspired to take a step, to believe, to feel
passionate about something – anything?
So,
my decision made, my vision clearer, I will continue on, because, well… I
must. Somewhere out there some one may
need that little push, a nudge, some coaxing, to try; maybe I can help.
My
promise to myself – to be a little more “hit” than “miss” this coming
year. We’ll see what happens.
Join
me, won’t you?
I’ll
talk to you again soon.
