Blogger Confession...

Confession: Sometimes I don't blog because after reading other blogs, some of people I know and some of people I don't I feel that I have nothing to offer. They write with what seems like such clarity and purpose. Their phrases are smooth and powerful....mine are awkward and plain. Writing does not always come easy for me, though I wish it did. Sometimes I find myself "in a zone" that provides for words to come more freely to my brain and out on to paper. This usually occurs when I have had experiences that evoke strong emotion within me...whether that be sadness, anger, gratefulness, or excitement. Other days (that happen more frequently) I sit down to write, so badly wanting to free the thoughts and feelings that are bouncing around in my head...but nothing happens. Perhaps this is due to a lack of perseverance on my part. Sometimes when it does not happen easily I allow myself to give up. A dear friend of mine shared that she has made a goal to write something every day and that got me thinking. Her commitment to this has inspired me to make this a priority also. I may not write everyday, but I will make sure that I do some writing each week. Some entries may be shared here and some may not be, however I'm hoping that confessing this will help hold me more accountable. So there we go...this year I will try to overcome my writer's fear.