Friday, April 22, 2011

Appreciation for a blog

I love to read about how people live their lives, what motivates them and how they find strength from hardships that they have gotten through. I am encouraged by stories of relationships and each person's journey because I learn from them, I am nurtured and see life from another person's perspective.  I realize that no mattter who we are or where we come from, the emotions we have are the same. We can all feel joy, feel sadness, feel alone and feel loved. And we too can give love, give joy, give of ourselves to others.

There are lots of blogs that I skim over and realize that I don't have much in common with, at least with the topics that they write about.  But there are those special blogs that keep me coming back. Like a good book that you can't wait to finish and yet never want it to end. Writers that have made an impact on me and don't even realize how much. People that write about what is going on in their life that I relate to now, or takes me back to another time, or gives me hope for the future. Blogs that support others that are going through a hard time, or encouragement when it's needed. And congratulations for accomplishments. These are strangers that become friends, because we are more alike than we are different.

 I really appreciate the blogs that have a sense of humor. Laughter makes the day a little lighter and lifts our spirits even when we don't realize how much we need to laugh that day. I would not have thought that so many bloggers, by writing a few words or posting a picture could touch my heart, and inspire me so much. I am brought to deep places in my heart, and exposed to new ways of thinking.

 So this springtime, when we see new life and possiblities all around us, I want to say thank you to each and every blogger for giving something of yourself. I for one, really appreciate you.

10 comments:

  1. I couldn't have said it better myself. Your blog is also one I enjoy reading. I've met a "family" on here for sure.

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  2. Aw, I love this post. I know just how you feel. I've been blogging since 2007 and some of my blog friends from back then have become my best friends in real life - and meeting new people as the years go by only makes life richer. :) The blogging community is a wonderful one!

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  3. isn't this beautiful. such true and lovely words.
    xo

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  4. That was a beautiful post today, and so very true. I have only been blogging since the end of October last year, and have met so many generous, loving and supportive people. Wishing you a very Happy Easter.

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  5. Beautiful!!!!! :-D

    This post touched my heart. So true and sweet.

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  6. Thank you! I appreciate your blog :)

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  7. What a great post!
    Right back at you my friend...

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  8. See what I mean?
    Look at all the great comments to my post from my blogging family. Love you and your keyboard fingers!

    Please check out their blogs too.

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  9. This was a nice post. I hope you too have found some solace in reading my blog posts. Take care and be well.

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  10. Your blog is for me one of those I've missed the most while strugling to sort out this infernal machine. Hopefully I will now be able to stay with you through all your trials and encourage you to look up at all times. All my love Geoff.

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