Partnering up with Lisa-Jo Baker for Five Minute Friday, where we write, unedited, for five minutes on a given prompt. This week: WRITE.
Ready? Go!
Do I think of myself as a writer?
No.
Do I think of myself as a blogger?
Not really. Other than the fact that I claim a spot on Blogger.
But do I feel comfortable expressing my thoughts and sharing my heart through writing?
Oh, heavens yes.
I can be a talker. Just ask my husband. Or any of my sisters. Or my friends. Or my students. I am a teacher, so by nature, I am a talker.
I'm also a speaker. Give me a podium and a room of 100 people, and watch me shine.
But do I feel comfortable walking into a party where I only know the host? Especially if I'm by myself?
Oh, heavens no.
I'm glad to have an outlet where I am able to write. Whether people read my writing or not is....well, I'd like to say it's irrelevant. But the truth? I want people to read what I'm writing. I want people to relate to what I'm saying. I want to feel like I belong, like what I'm thinking and feeling isn't unique just to me.
I'm grateful that I can write.
And if you're reading this, I'm grateful, oh so grateful, to you!!
STOP.
(With a few seconds to spare!)
Keep writing, blogging, jotting down thoughts - whatever you call it, keep doing it!
ReplyDeleteCrystal, thank you so much for your encouragement! Treasured!
DeleteGirl! Keep it up! If you write words on paper (or on Blogger) you ARE A WRITER! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Angi, you are right! Why is it that word can be so intimidating?! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI'm a talker too. Yeah to us!
ReplyDeleteYes, hooray for talkers! The funny thing is, I was always considered the "quiet" one in my family. But with 7 of us kids, someone had to have that title I guess! :)
DeleteDon't let the enemy trick you with lies. You are a great writer! Can't wait to read more!!
ReplyDeleteAshley, thank you so much for coming over for a blog-visit! I appreciate your encouragement so much -- thank you!
DeletePut me in front of a crowd of 100 and I am not sure what I would do! :) But a talker, or yes...I can so relate! This nonstop, constant activity of my mind and my heart! When you wrote this,I want to feel like I belong, like what I'm thinking and feeling isn't unique just to me." my heart just cried out....YES. You do belong. You are His.
ReplyDeleteSometimes quieting that ongoing activity is our biggest challenge, isn't it? Your comments have blessed me. Thank you for reminding me to Whom I belong!
DeleteLove your heart and your spot on Blogger. ;) Yes, keep on doing this! Keep sharing and watch where God takes it. He may surprise you!
ReplyDelete{And totally MUST do coffee inRL sometime. Are you going to Allume?}
Oh thank you so much Amy! Your encouragement is tucked deep in my heart. Not doing Allume, this year anyway....not sure (believe it or not, especially after this post?!) if I really could consider myself enough of a blogger to go! :) Praying for everyone going this year.
DeleteAmy, thanks for sharing! Yes, being a teacher for me also means being able to speak and talk, talk, talk...my hubby is the quiet one! Love your writing! I don't think of myself as a blogger or a writer either but oh how I would love to be a writer, and a blogger, and a speaker...ONE DAY! I thought the vulnerability in my writing would drive me insane (I'm a control freak) but nope...it's so freeing! Love you and love (in)courage!
ReplyDeleteOh Les - your words so connect to my heart, I feel as though I'm re-reading my OWN words when I read your comments. Thank you so much for sharing, I appreciate you coming over to visit for a moment online!
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