I know I don't do regular blog posts... it'd be nice if I did, but only because then I'd feel like a real blogger. This outlet is really more for me, it's more personal. I publish these posts on my social circles because, kind of like the proverbial tree in the forest, I need to make a little noise. But, I think creating blog posts is similar to photography, my other new hobby I'm trying to cultivate.
I bought a slightly-better-than-snapshot quality camera because I wanted to do a better job of capturing family memories. They go by way too fast! Once I started taking pictures and learning about my camera, I started seeing the world in new ways. I notice how light falls on surfaces, I take more notice of shadows and colors, I frame situations as moments and wonder how I can develop the talent of capturing mood, feelings, and expectations into a still image. Trying to learn photography is learning to see in a new way.
Having an idea that you want to blog about isn't all that different. I have a lot I think I'd like to say, but the process of articulating it in writing takes a lot of additional effort. Through the writing process, I clarify my thoughts, see if they are real, and try to articulate them... and you know what? Sometimes they don't make all that much sense. Other times, though, they do, and I feel personally rewarded. Writing and publishing blog posts is kind of like learning to think, but in a more disciplined way.
It isn't just because I have something to say that I write a blog, it is the creative process I enjoy. With more disciplined thought comes more improved communication. With more improved communication, ideas can become actions.
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