I had another blogging epiphany this week and just want say a few things. I'm struck by the comments you guys make. I know there are days when we all dash off a quick comment and move on to the next blog, but really isn't there something to be said for responding to someone's heartfelt post (even if it's gibberish about wearing a headlight?). I think yes.
While at lunch last week with Lara, Jordan and Michelle--Lara joked about not commenting on my blog anymore because I get so many comments. I've heard this comment from other people before and all I can think is "what does that have to do with you?" Meaning, YOU didn't comment, and missing what YOU have to say is not replaced by the things the other people did say.
I've actually fought with my sister Lori about her lack of comments on my blog, and would like to think I've made my peace with it (especially now that she's so busy with school and work) but I find myself needing to comment on the blogs I read so that people know they're being heard. Does anybody else feel like that? To me NOT commenting says something. I'm not trying to be overly dramatic about this, it's just something I think about and would like to discuss a bit.
I guess my feelings stem from the fact that I think there's much more to blogging than just putting fluff out there for all to see. It's an important way of connecting with people that seems to be life-changing for many of us. How many times have you read a post and thought "me too!" and felt so relieved that you went about the rest of your day feeling better than when you started it? Did any of you guys go back and read any of the comments from Michelle's post about depression the other day? That's not fluff or a waste of time or just a hobby, that's therapy and progress both for Michelle for posting her feelings, and for everyone else who read them and responded (and those who thought about them and are maybe going to get help).
I think this idea of commenting and responding to others applies to sending cards and emails too. Chanel sent me a super nice email yesterday because she read something that reminded her of me (mind you I've never met her). Her words were so nice and stuck with me throughout my day and I was so appreciative that she took the time to tell me that, but what if she hadn't?
At this point in my post I no longer know where I was originally planning on going with this topic. So to sum up...
Commenting is good.
Not commenting is not as good.
Sending nice notes is good.
Thinking nice things, but not sharing them is not so good.
**Thoughts???**
