What Does Your Blog Say About You?

Good Morning glories! I'm having a bit of a late start today but I"ve been thinking about the state of affairs here at Gathering Spriggs. With the anticipation of a new site on its way, I feel as though I have never been more ready for a change. A new look, a new outlook. 

Maybe it is also this time of year with seasons changing, Spring dawning slowly. My world seemingly caught between two places. Waiting. Waiting for a diagnosis. Waiting for and seeing change come at its own leisurely pace. 

Over the past few months, I have debated over how much to reveal here on GS about my personal life or my private thoughts. Some blogs are used as an open journal, or a place to collect images of inspiring design, or even to share new creations, ideas or creative processes. And it is here I feel in between as well. I have been struggling with focus my whole life. Trying to write a business plan for a couple of years now with every intention of being goal oriented this year. Until I began having some health problems that kinda threw a wrench in those plans and have caused me to come to terms with my limitations. 

And so.. I hang here with you in the balance. Sharing a little of myself and a little of that which inspires me. And I am so very grateful that you stop by and offer a bit about yourself too, in this little corner of the world called Gathering Spriggs. From the beginning I longed for this blog to be a place to gather friends, hearts, and inspirations. Thanks for being a part of my journey. I am daily blessed by YOU!!

And so I ask you the same thing I have been asking myself... What does your Blog say about you??

images: teacup: sanne van winden, we are in this together: lorena siminovich

Comments

[Down and Out Chic]

i've been putting a lot of thought into this lately. you bring up a couple of point- how much do we share of our personal lives and what does the content that we put out say about who we are.
as far as d&oc goes, i err on the side of privacy but there are occasional times when i share important details that i simply feel like i need to. when i need support, when i'm doubting myself or the blog, it's nice to have people to "talk" to through the blog.
with that being said, i just wanted you to know i've been thinking about you and i truly hope that healing comes quickly for you and whatever diagnosis you're facing. i enjoy coming here every day because your honesty and thoughtfulness is refreshing. xo

[LouBoo]

Hi there - I am only relatively new to your blog and I sense this grappling feeling you have about whether to share personal stuff. I think it's really interesting...and everyone has a different opinion. Personally I like blogs that share some detail as otherwise they feel kinda 'corporate' to me - as if they are just pushing concepts or products and there is no real person behind them. I however consider my own blog and sometimes I feel I share too much. I am very secretive about people knowing I blog - which must mean something. Why am I uncomfortable?! I think people I know in person will judge me. Whereas the blog world really doesn't. I am also conscious of this blog 'alter ego' that I present as the few personal friends who read it have commented that I only present the best parts of myself! I have done posts that are warts and all - so who knows?

I hope you find a place that is comfortable and provides the clarity you are looking for.
Lou x

[Heather]

Wow! Thank you Christina! You said exactly what I was trying to say yet so eloquently. Thanks for stopping by daily to be a part of my story. Your words are honey to my soul today. I needed to hear that what I say here seems like mindless rambling to me can impact or affect another. I admire the nice balance you have struck on D&OC.
Thanks again!

[Susana@citrusandorange]

Oh Heather, I feel just the way you do - I blog a little bit about myself and a little (bigger) bit about the things that I like. I keep some thoughts private mostly because of my job, but I can't help thinking that if I opened up myself a little bit more, I might enjoy blogging even more... I hope you get better as soon as possible.

[Traveling Mama]

I think it's definitely a balance between keeping things honest and personal but not revealing so much that you feel like everyone in the world knows too much, which I think can leave you feeling overly vulnerable.

I think it is ok for you to talk about the things of your heart. It affects the way you blog and even the pretty things that bring nourishment and encouragement to your soul. It's not fair to you to feel like you have to hide behind a curtain of fuzzy feel good words. Perhaps you could tell us why you blog in spite of the illness you have been facing... what encourages you, what makes you smile, what brings warmth to your spirit... all in the face of adversity.

We all face adversity in our lives and most of us are looking for ways to find joy in the midst of it. During our time in Morocco we went through some of the darkest days of our lives and having a place to go that made me happy kept me going and helped keep me encouraged. I couldn't really blog about the things that were going on because much of it was related to people who could read my blog, so I chose to fight back with good. I like to think it has made me a better person and built some deep character in me that I didn't even realize I needed at the time.

[Kat]

Hi darling Heather
I have been wanting to read this post since I saw the title come up on Facebook. And once again it's a pleasure to read your thoughts. They echoe many of my own as as you know my blog is similar to yours in that Im not specific in my niche. I don't stick to one type of posting. I share a little of me, a little of what I create and a little of my journey and also what inspires me.
Its fun but it can be tricky to know what to share sometimes.
I empathise with your situation regarding your health honey.
I do hope things turn out as best as possible with regards to your waiting for diagnosis.
I think you know we are all gathering here and offering you our thoughts and prayers.
I shall have a think about what my blog says about me!
Love Kat x

[Penny Patten]

Well I would like to think my blog says any thing related to my tag line: A place where Art and Life Meet. My biggest issue is that I don't have the time I'd like to post and create more, or the other way around. I think on your blog you can share whatever you like-be it personal, or not. You'll know, I do what makes me comfortable and what I think others might like me to share with them. It is your personal space to share and express, to grow and more.