But as the newness wore off for them, my writing became something I did for me. I've always been recognized for my writing in some way, from elementary school to college, and my dream was always to write some kind of book and have it published. Then the thought occurred to me...why does it matter? Just write! Do what Prof Skip told me to do! Write like you mean it! I can't write for approval. I don't need an "end result". I only need the experience and the joy it brings me.
I no longer concern myself too much with who is or isn't reading, or whether I will ever write something publisher-worthy. Now my writing serves to give me a way to share something I can still do. Something I love that is free, creative, God-driven, thought-provoking to others, I hope, and it's mine.
I shake my head a bit when I tell certain family members about my blog and they claim to "not have time for that kind of thing", but really? If I had an opportunity to get to know one of them better, I would take it. In the time it takes to grow a crop on FarmVille, you can learn a lot about someone you love, hmm?
So, yes, it's personal because it's my heart, and for those of you still reading and encouraging me, I thank you! My heart thanks you too!
2 comments:
I thank you and the Lord for your blog. I like your writing and your wit. Congratulations on the six years of being free in literary verse. Please keep it up miss Jami. I am just a newbie in the blog world. It was one year last week on the 10th of July. that I started the blog and I thank you for taking an interest in it. May God's face keep shining on you and bring you into complete health. Blessings.
Congratulations Jami! I really enjoy your writing and your heart that you share so freely. I feel like I've gotten to know a new friend, even though we've never met in person! There are times that your blog is exactly what I need to read. Your faith through your struggles has been a real encouragement to me.
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