Blogging WITHOUT Obligation!

One day I noticed this button on the sidebar of Clare's blog, that said "Blogging Without Obligation, ext. 2007". It intriuged me, so I clicked on it and it led me to this page. Hopefully whomever wrote this will not mind if I re-print it on my blog, s/he makes a very good point, and I am giving him/her credit.

After coming across what seemed to be the 4000th or so post on someone's blog starting with "I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile." I decided it is time to rethink what makes a good blog and the expectations that have come to be part of it. I am thinking that no one should utter those words again . . .and with that thought I give you Blogging Without Obligation....

• Because you shouldn't have to look at your blog like it is a treadmill.

• Because its okay to just say what you have to say. If that makes for a long post, fine. Short post, fine. Frequent post, fine. Infrequent post, fine.

• Because its okay to not always be enthralled with the sound of your own typing.

• Because sometimes less is more.

• Because only blogging when you feel truly inspired keeps up the integrity of your blog.

• Because they are probably not going to inscribe your stat, link and comment numbers on your tombstone.

• Because for most of us blogging is just a hobby. A way to express yourself and connect with others. You should not have to apologize for lapses in posts. Just take a step back and enjoy life, not everything you do has to be "bloggable".

• Because if you blog without obligation you will naturally keep your blog around longer, because it won't be a chore. Plus, just think you will be doing your part to eradicate post pollution. One post at a time. . .

Bravo to the person who wrote this! Now when I feel guilty about not having the urge or inspiration to post anything, I can simply point to my own button on my sidebar and proudly proclaim "Blogging Without Obligation!"