The other day I was watching a Derren Brown programme and in it he told this woman he would be following her with hidden cameras and setting up scenarios that would cause her to make profound decisions and consequently change as a person. He did no such thing but because the woman had this in mind she saw deeper meaning in her daily occurrences, reflected on everything intently and made profound changes to her ways of thinking and conduct by the end of the week.
I spend a lot of time thinking about why I blog, what's the point, why do I enjoy it and what is this satisfaction I find? I had put a lot of it down to the sharing part of blogging. The "putting it out there" and receiving feedback. But after that Derren Brown programme I wonder... Is the real value the fact that this blog makes me look for meaning in the mundane? Is it that it brings out the essential optimist in me?
After all I wouldn't have much hope in gaining faithful followers if I ended every post in the negative! So it does make me look for the happy ending even just in a crappy day. That's cool. Essentially everything in life is about perspective. Glass half full or half empty? A bad day or an opportunity for growth?
I'm really grateful for my blog this week. It's been a great resource to help me problem solve my Mummy blues. The solution was back-up... And back-up was called. Good times. Happy weekend all!
If only these guys could write a blog... I'd wanna read that blog...
Nana...
1. We are no where NEAR the stage where spare clothes aren't required.
2. Find a happy ending to your day. Everyday.
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ReplyDeleteI found your blog via the blog hop. Your blog is sooo adorable...and your baby girl is even more adorable :)
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Phylicia
Hi Phylicia! Great to have you following, so glad you like it! I will indeed be over asap! Happy Sunday :D
DeleteI enjoyed reading your post - why do we blog? I've wondered the same thing. I would have to put sharing at the top of the list because before I started this blog last May I had two different blogs; but I didn't connect with any other blogs and pretty soon it was a very lonesome place to be! Wordpress makes it very easy to link with others, follow others, etc and it's much more rewarding and blog-incentive when you know others are visiting your site! Darling baby you have with the gorgeous eyes!
ReplyDeleteI love your positive words!
ReplyDeleteCharlie your pictures are beautiful ... as usual!
ReplyDeleteLove your positive outlook on things :)
Lanaya
www.raising-reagan.com
What an interesting thought! I'd never thought of that before but I'm normally upbeat on my blog too. I love keeping a record of our life and the fact that people follow and comment is good motivation to keep writing things down!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
Your baby girl is too precious! Found you via the blog hop...hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com
I agree. It's kind of like the old saying of living today as if it might be your last. Easy to say, hard to do. Thanks for the thoughts!
ReplyDeleteYou have quite the talent for photography, I am impressed with every picture! I just found your blog through the hop, I am excited to be your newest follower! I would love for you to stop by and follow along if you'd like :)
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