Dear faithful readers,
You
have seen many seasons in my blogging. Seasons of quiet, like lately, or a
season or two of steady entries - maybe even a noisy season. The truth is, I
was not sure what the balance was - for me or this space. The past couple
months I have been doing a lot of thinking and praying about this space. I feel
ready to make it a consistent part of my life.
There
was a hurdle I needed to (and still need to at times) get over: the why. Why
write on a screen, usually not knowing if people even read it? And if people
do, what they thought and if it benefited them. I tried just not writing; I
still wanted to write. I tried writing but not sharing; I still wanted to
share. The closest answer I found was this: “Typically, when beauty delights
the soul, a person seeks to share the experience. One desires an outlet to
communion, someone to share the vision.” (The
Feast of Friendship by Paul D. O’Callaghan) The author goes on to explain
that by sharing, we form friendships. I love friendship, and I need friends.
And I love to write. This blog is a place for me to share the beauty, joy, and
delight I find in life in order that others may share in that experience.
After
I came to terms with that, the question remained, “What, exactly, do I write
about?” You and I don’t have the time for all that goes through my head! I
needed focus. And so I realized that what I really want to share is the way I’m
growing in my various roles: wife, mother, homemaker, daughter of God, and
woman. And I made a plan.
I’m
sure the plan will change here and there, but my goal is to only write about
something if fits into these four categories: natural living, food, homemaking,
and life. I realize those are pretty
broad, but it does narrow it down some and gives me some focus. I also hope to
regularly share some links I find helpful. Because really, everyone else says
everything so much better! Overall, I want to try and have something to share
once a week. Maybe one or two extra a month. We’ll see!
As I
thought about all these things, ultimately I had to come to terms with a few
things. One, I am a writer (and I totally paused before I wrote that because I
barely believe it). Whether or not there’s any talent, the fact remains that I
enjoy writing. I love it. I need it. And if that’s the definition, then I fit
it. Two, I cannot write for affirmation or to please anyone. If I do, then it
won’t be genuine. I will admit, I don’t know what my “style” of writing is yet,
if I even have one. So, the way I write might change here and there. Which
brings me back to you, dear readers... As I grow in this space, as a writer, as
a woman, will you give me grace when I stumble? And will you give me a cheer
when something blesses you? I really
don’t know what I’m doing, but I feel called to do it. Thank you for joining
me.
Love
Always,
Hannah
PS I'm also working on the look of the blog, so please be patient while it's changing looks here and there!
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