Going Deep

I've said it before, I'll say it again... Blogging beats all the shortcut social media out there. It is for the thinkers... The writers...the ones whose heads swim with thoughts non-stop. Trust me, I don't share every thought I have. I don't need to! But it is a great outlet to discuss topics or thoughts in a well-rounded, full circle way, if you want to. I don't care for the communication outlets that either limit or expect you to keep it short. To me that's just another way to be dismissive in a world that almost celebrates it. They want their foods faster, their electronics faster, quicker service, faster friendships. Hmmm.., that just doesn't fit, does it?? They aren't blog readers or even book readers. They don't want to think too deeply! I know these people. I don't particularly enjoy them! Let's have a conversation about real things! Let's take our time to develop a thought! Let's see where we connect. Why?? Because at the heart of who we are is a person created to love others and have relationships that reflect that love. I can't do that in a shallow small talk forum. I can't do it with people who want the Cliff Notes version of me. I can keep it short for sure. But you'll never know me. And I'll never know you. And ever the non-conformist, I will relate to others my way. Not the polished up Facebook way. I'm all about being positive and happy for the accomplishments of others and their children. But I learn more from those who really share the real authentic happenings of life. Not to be a big ole belly-acher, poor me-feel sorry for me stuff. But to learn from the life experiences of others and to be inspired! To learn that everyone struggles. Some people seem to enjoy the struggle and the attention... See Facebook for that. Blogging says, "let's go a little deeper. Not for attention. Not for recognition. But because I am going to learn something and maybe teach something too." And I have time for that!