I have a case of writer's block. It's not the normal kind where you can't find anything to write about or are at a loss for ideas. That's not the kind of writer's block I'm experiencing. I guess you could say that I'm just plain discouraged with blogging at the moment.
Blogging used to be fun and enjoyable and something I found tremendous delight and pleasure in. However as I've watched social media become the new blogging format, and as so many "experts" pop us each and every day, I'm just tired of it all. If you are on social media, you know what I'm talking about. But there are literally countless bloggers who carry their phones around all day so they can chat with their faithful followers. Folks send in question after question to get these bloggers' "expert" opinion on any and every topic under the sun. I've even seen bloggers who have recorded these video stories while they are walking in a store doing their grocery shopping. Or even mothers shushing their little children while they bestow their advice to those on the other end of the video. The number of podcasters and YouTubers are soaring, and quite frankly, I'm of the belief that this world has way too many folks who just want to sit around all day sharing all their "wisdom" with just about whoever will listen.
There are so many ideas that I have for blog posts...individual posts and several series that I want to begin writing and sharing. Yet, I don't. I'm just in a rut of feeling completely disgusted with what I'm seeing in this community. It's no longer a community of heartfelt, kindred spirit type people. It's now a business place of self-proclaiming experts who have all the answers fighting to up their numbers and further their influence.
I am also hesitant to share on various topics because my ideals and views are not what is popular at the moment within this blogging world. Most of the opinions from these insufferable know-it-alls (thanks for the handy phrase, Ms. Rowling!) are not opinions that I share, and in many cases are things that I strongly disagree with. I've never been one to care what others think, yet here I find myself uncomfortable with writing honestly and sharing things that I'm passionate about. I mean, if there are folks agreeing with these experts, then certainly there are some kindred spirits who share like-minded views with me, right?
Simplicity in blogging is what I desire and aim for whenever I sit down to write. My goal is to cultivate a circle of kindred spirits who can gather together knowing that there is common ground on many topics, including deeper matters that I feel passionate about to simply enjoying the same books or music. Basically, I just want to create a kindred spirit community similar to if I had you over to my house each week for tea and scones and a chat. That's not too much to ask, eh?
I'm trying to do things to get out of this sort of writer's block and get back to "me" when it comes to writing and blogging. This is something that I find so much joy and delight in...and I so want to continue doing this. It's just that right now I need to focus on returning and staying put in the simplistic blogging that I so believe in.
Well, this post turned out to be more of a rant that I just needed to get out of my system, so I thank you for reading and for visiting so faithfully. I'm thankful for all you kind folks who share my desire for blogging the simple, old-fashioned, heartfelt, kindred spirit way.
May your day be a lovely one! ♥