Blogging Without Obligation

I needed to stumble on this one today. Here follows some sound advice I will henceforth take to heart:

“Blogging Without Obligation”

• Because you shouldn’t have to look at your blog like it is a treadmill.

• Because its okay to just say what you have to say. If that makes for a long post, fine. Short post, fine. Frequent post, fine. Infrequent post, fine.

• Because its okay to not always be enthralled with the sound of your own typing.

• Because sometimes less is more.

• Because only blogging when you feel truly inspired keeps up the integrity of your blog (this one’s me favorite 😉

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

• Because for most of us blogging is just a hobby. A way to express yourself and connect with others. You should not have to apologize for lapses in posts. Just take a step back and enjoy life, not everything you do has to be “bloggable”.
• Because if you blog without obligation you will naturally keep your blog around longer, because it won’t be a chore. Plus, just think you will be doing your part to eradicate post pollution. One post at a time.

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Inspiration for the New Evangelization
http://www.missionmoment.org

The Last Column of Michael Dubruiel

Many of you may have heard of the death of Amy Welborn’s husband, Michael, just a few days ago. Amy posted his last column on her blog, written by her late husband the night before he died. The story he relates is so powerful, I encourage everyone to read it. You can find it here. May God continue to bless Amy and her family, and give the warmest of embraces to a faithful son… Michael Dubruiel.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

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Inspiration for the New Evangelization
http://www.missionmoment.org