4 Main Reasons I Blog

It was almost 3 years now since I started blogging. Although, I may have a different perspective recently on why I blog, so far it has never changed the way I feel about it. I still get nervous the moment I hit that submit button. It’s like saying, “Here it is. The whole world will now know my deepest secret.” I still feel vulnerable. But why do I still BLOG?

1.       Vulnerability is a gift- It’s not easy to spend my precious time searching for topics or choosing the right words to incorporate in my writing, let alone trust anybody to read about my life. Every word is secreted with emotions and every post is coated with whatever strength I could muster. But since I believe that whoever can read my posts are all human and it is our nature to relate to sadness, happiness, failure, triumphs and everything in between. No one’s life is perfect and if others claim theirs is different, they are in denial. The flat line in an electrocardiograph monitor indicates one’s heart is not beating, meaning dead. Only when we are dead that our life ceases to go up and down. There are times when it might seem like I’m bragging. Please indulge me of this celebration of triumphs after conquering a setback. My greatest hope is to inspire you at least. So my blogs are my gift to you because it is a part of me. I’m only asking you to please be gentle with your comments because like you, I’m also human.

2.       To recognize the people who have me standing despite the storm- From the book Outlier by Malcolm Gladwell:

“The people who stand before kings may look like they did it all by themselves. But in fact they are invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot. It makes a difference where and when we grew up. The culture we belong to and the legacies passed down by our forebears shape the patterns of our achievements in ways we cannot begin to imagine. It's not enough to ask what successful people are like, in other words. It is only by asking where they are from that we can unravel the logic behind who succeeds and who doesn't.”
― Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers: The Story of Success

My family and I wouldn’t be here without the people in Pueblo, CO who have restored my faith in the Filipinos and the humanity. They are the kindest being we have met and I have yet to write about them.

My friends who have not only witnessed us grow in marriage but also helped us in the growth process, I blogged about them here… http://treasuresinthemundane.blogspot.com/2014/10/ignite-spark-friends-inspiring-friends.html

And to the new circle of friends who inspired me to write again, they are surely on my list to write about.

To my dad and mom who taught me and my siblings the value of work ethics… http://treasuresinthemundane.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-teach-my-kids-to-work-because.html

To my beloved husband, adorable daughter and amazing son, all these are about you. How we thrive regardless of how little we have because we have a God who provides it all.

To God who is the source of my strength, love and life. This is an offering and a promise to Him to spread positivity and to not pass a day by without leaving sunshine.

3.       To help me grow- I once heard a famous speaker said, “You are either growing or dying. There’s nothing in between.” Since I prefer the former, I am blogging to get a wider audience’ points of view, suggestions, verification, encouragements, etc about life. When I read a book, I always want to share what I learned to somebody else but most of the time, the people around me physically are busy. Then it is convenient to write about what I read and hope for the chance to tap another person’s view to broaden my own. So please don’t hesitate to share your opinion.

4.       Writing is my balm- It is healing to write especially when it is about my son’s Autism. (You can read about it here http://treasuresinthemundane.blogspot.com/2014/11/this-is-luke-and-his-amazing-autism.html and here  http://treasuresinthemundane.blogspot.com/2014/10/ripples-of-autism-awareness_30.html)     I don’t necessarily publish what I composed right away especially when I am still consumed with raw emotions but by the time I am able to re-read my writing without crying is when I know I am ready to share. I’ve always used writing to express my bottled emotions because it has allowed me to think and reflect and get better at bridling every sentimental gust.  

Now there you have all the 4 reasons why I do what I do.

The world is full of better writers than I am. But I’m not comparing myself to the world. I am however comparing myself today from the self I was yesterday. I will always keep trying to be a better version of me.

Ehma