I don't know about you, but I am aware of who reads my blog. That being said, is one reason I have been so silent here. While I want to mull over my thoughts in writing, look for feed back from familiar souls, I am unable to for fear it will cause harm. I don't want to hurt the feelings of those I love. Maybe time for an anonymous blog where I can fearlessly say what I think? Maybe so.
I wonder how those who write for a living deal with this issue. They say to write what you know, and in this case I would be writing about situations that are known to me and how the make me feel. Truly, in this case reality is more surprising than fiction. The funny thing it is not one only one situation, but many. The topics deal with social behaviors, addictions, child rearing, marriage, divorce, infidelity, family relationships, self esteem, sanity or lack there of, and aging. Most of which I know about first hand and in close observation. What to do, what to do. What would you do? Do you think there are spiritual ramifications when you spill your heart out all over paper?
1 comment:
That is a tough one, Jamie. Anonymous blogs are good for lots of reasons (except if you are looking specifically for responses from people you know). Tossing it out into the random open space of the internet can bring some enlightening responses or a few idiots - like the people who post comments on news articles LOL
I don't really know the nature of the posts you are self-censoring, but I think there is always a way to pose a question or state an opinion in a way that protects the identity of the characters mentioned.
On the subject of avoiding discussions that you feel need to be, or you just have the urge to understand a situation or hear other points of view, I say don't feel too guilty about it. Honestly, I think those kinds of discussions can spark a lot of interest. Once we pass that uncomfortable moment and get down to the bones of an issue, usually everyone comes out better in the end.
PS - sorry it's taken me so long to catch up on your posts!
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