Blogging Without Obligation

It's funny how stressed out I get about not blogging. Sometimes I have to remind myself why I do this--to help me become a better poet. I blog for me first, and the fact that anyone reads my work is a happy accident. (A big "DATING GAME" kiss for all those who read regularly.)




I blog without obligation ...

• Because I shouldn't have to look at my blog as if it were a treadmill.








• Because it's OK to just say what I have to say. If that makes for a long post, fine. Short post, fine. Frequent post, fine. Infrequent post, fine.








• Because its OK to not always be enthralled with the sound of my own typing.








• Because sometimes less is more.








• Because only blogging when I feel truly inspired keeps up the integrity of my blog.








• Because they are probably not going to inscribe my stat, link, and comment numbers on my tombstone.








• Because for most of us, blogging is just a hobby: a way to express yourself and connect with others. I should not have to apologize for lapses in posts. I should just take a step back and enjoy life, not everything you do has to be "bloggable."








• Because if I blog without obligation, naturally I will keep my blog around longer, because it won't be a chore. Plus, I am doing my part to eradicate post pollution. One post at a time ...

I originally got the idea from Bug, and took liberties on the copy from here. In the spirit in which the copy was originally posted, feel free to use this content in any way you see fit.