Hey Everyone! I’m back. I’m sure most of you have forgotten me. Some of you might be wondering how this message ended up on their feed. Yes, it’s been a while since my last post – more than a year to be precise. But, unfortunately for you, you haven’t heard the last of me.
There were a lot of reasons for my absence. I was, suddenly and unexpectedly, thrown into the middle of a very strenuous exercise that left me depleted and lacklustre. Personal priorities, abrupt transitions and laziness account for the rest.
During this time, I admit that I logged onto WordPress a few times but couldn’t bring myself to write. Part of me felt like I’d lost my way in the world of blogging stats and figures. And, blogging had become a source of stress rather than enjoyment. I have, since, realised that while writing is most fulfilling when people read what’s written, the purpose is to tell your story and put a piece of yourself out there for others to see. Ultimately, how many do, doesn’t matter.
The one thing I missed most was exchanging thoughts and ideas with the assortment of people who have become part of my blogging world: like-minded and otherwise. And, maybe, the state of the world around us made me realise that life is too short and I still have a lot to say before I die. Even if it kills me or others die of boredom from reading my posts. Death by writing, somehow, seems a lot more agreeable than death by a killer virus. And like they say, once the writing bug bites, it is an itch you need to scratch.
I’ve had three stints in my blogging past – the first one lasted for two posts, the second barely one and the last one stretched for a span of a few months. This attempt will be my fourth. The plan is to write at my own pace this time, rediscover the joys of writing and not worry about the rest. While it feels like I’m starting all over again, here’s hoping this one lasts for a long time to come.
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Welcome back! I remember a couple of posts we discussed, so for what it’s worth, you’re not forgotten. As far as not posting goes, you have your reasons… no excuses necessary. If writing on your blog was not enjoyable, then there is no point in doing it. That’s what keeps me going. Again, welcome back.
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Thanks for the welcome, Scott. It’s great to be back. You have shared many wonderful insights and I have always enjoyed reading your posts. Look forward to many more conversations.
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Hi Norah, we haven’t talked before, but I understand how you feel. Just keep going! You got this!
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Hi Kyle. It’s nice to hear from you again. We have talked before, although it’s been a while (thanks to my disappearing act). Appreciate the motivation and your kind words. Hope to keep going and see you here, again, soon.
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