Why do I blog?
I don’t blog to earn money or to succeed at a job.
I don’t blog to get on Oprah’s network or to become ‘known’.
I don’t blog because I want people to like me or have people get to know me.
I don’t blog so that I can achieve any type of recognition or medal.
Ah ha, this is why I blog.
I blog to be completely present with my family, to be with my boys, physically and mentally, as they are growing.
I blog to watch in awe as my Sexy Neck father’s our boys.
I blog because I have a teacher’s heart. I love teaching by showing others what I am learning.
I blog because I love to write. I love playing with words, thinking about synonyms and metaphors and oh I love editing. Getting rid of words, making new ideas, rewriting whole paragraphs.
I blog because sometimes the topics I think of can’t be said. And I think about a vast array of subjects. Blogging gives me the privilege of sharing what’s in my head.
I blog because I am head over heels in love with God/Jesus/Holy Spirit. His presence in my life in unexpected ways is something that I want to share. I want to see His light shine in this often dark world.
Recently, I blogged to support my mom’s cancer journey and reach out to those around the world who love us. (How much love did we receive? My views went from twenty– which I was very happy with– to over 800 views per day!)
Now, I blog to stay afloat in grief.
To stay real.
To do my painful work.
To see God at work and to stay connected to my people
I blog to just be where I am and to Be Enough to my family and friends.
Why do you blog or why would you like to blog? I am curious.
"Be" ENOUGH 
Reblogged this on Felicia Jane: Writer Extraordinarie and commented:
I like how she defines herself by what drives her to blog. I feel the same way about why I blog.
Felicia… Wow! Thank you for reblog going my post. A first for me…
Blessings back to you.
You’re welcome. I liked what you had to say and figured my readers would like it as well!
I have similar reasons to blog in that I adore adore words and writing and reading and leaning New things. I, too, love to teach, which is my profession.
Now, if someone were to pay me to blog, I sure would not turn them down. If Oprah orEllen anyone asked me to be on their show, again I would not say no. Well, what’s his face the conservative guy, Rush Limbaugh, if he asked me, I would say no. I would say no to those Duck Dynasty, though neither would ask me.
I would love to make money writing. A writer’s life, in my opinion, is the ideal life.
Susan, I absolutely love the list of people who you you would and wouldn’t talk to you about your blog. I hope for you that you can make money doing what you love! The days are sometimes long, but the years sure are short.
Some days when I am a substitute teacher and the kids are being especially obnoxious, which only happen in grades did and up, does time seem to slow down or practically stop.
My favourite quote from this incredible blog:
“I have options not just opinions!” Well said my friends.
PS. I love the green shirt!