I came across an article on CNN.com today about how blogging can be theraputic. I truly believe that this is true, because I've been blogging much more extensively now as I battle cancer and go through a divorce. A lot of times, I say that I'm blogging to keep people informed about what I'm going through. But, at the same time, I find that I write about my experiences, I feel much better. My therapist told me that I should keep a journal to write down what I am thinking. I thought that this would be better served as a blog instead because I don't have the patience to writing in a journal sometimes, unless I was traveling.
One thing I do notice is that I am conscious of the fact that I'm putting myself out there for anyone to see, including family, family friends, friends, the ex-wife, etc. And because of this, I have to hold back on some of the things that I want to say. What you're reading is the cleaned up version. If I did say exactly what I was thinking, I'd end up cursing a lot more and maybe saying some things that could be interpreted as too politically incorrect and too personal. And this, unfortunately, would result in a lot more unsolicited comments from people who may want me to edit my blog in the first place.
I do encourage my friends and family to consider doing this. Not only would we get to know each other better, but it may help in whatever they are going through. My cousin Reena started her blog to describe what she's going through what she calls her "battle of the bulge". And I'm sure that will help her get motivated even more to accomplish her goals.
After all of this is done, I do plan on being a better blogger. I got lazy in the past, but now, I'm a bit more used to it.
One thing I do notice is that I am conscious of the fact that I'm putting myself out there for anyone to see, including family, family friends, friends, the ex-wife, etc. And because of this, I have to hold back on some of the things that I want to say. What you're reading is the cleaned up version. If I did say exactly what I was thinking, I'd end up cursing a lot more and maybe saying some things that could be interpreted as too politically incorrect and too personal. And this, unfortunately, would result in a lot more unsolicited comments from people who may want me to edit my blog in the first place.
I do encourage my friends and family to consider doing this. Not only would we get to know each other better, but it may help in whatever they are going through. My cousin Reena started her blog to describe what she's going through what she calls her "battle of the bulge". And I'm sure that will help her get motivated even more to accomplish her goals.
After all of this is done, I do plan on being a better blogger. I got lazy in the past, but now, I'm a bit more used to it.
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