Last week, I decided to take this week off from blogging because I need a break. But then I started to think about taking the last week in April off, too. At some point these thoughts turned into possibly taking the entire month off.
But I’m not sure yet.
The thing is that I’ve been blogging for over 15 years, and it can feel like a tedious task even though I only post three times a week. When I first started, it was “fun” because I was still learning things and sharing what I discovered. The newness really carried me through.
These days theres a lot less learning and a lot more sharing of concerns, which is mentally taxing and emotionally draining. Aside from occasionally sharing guest posts, most of what I blog about is trying to get people to take action because I fear hard times are coming. The problem is that it’s not blatantly obvious, so only those few, like you, who see it too will act.
But like I said, blogging is oftentimes taxing on my mind and soul. And it isn’t easy, either. Blogging takes time, thought, and believe it or not, feels unrewarding. I don’t promote my blog in any way; I don’t pay for advertising; I don’t do any of the things I’m supposed to in order to grow my audience. At least, I haven’t for a long time. So, the blog grows or not because of people like you, which makes me thankful for you!
I’m glad you’ve taken the time to come here and to read what I share. And I truly hope you’ve found this information helpful in some way, big or small.
I’m not saying I’m done, just that I need a break. So, if you don’t hear from me until May, that would be why.
Take care, Damian
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