I have been thinking about the past few months...since I have started this blog. A lot has changed...but I think back to my original reasons for starting this blog, and wish I had recorded them more carefully, so I could do a progress check...but in truth, I am not sure...
So instead, I ask you, my readers, to tell me-
Why are you reading this?
What have you learned from this blog?
(if you feel uncomfortable to publish your response as a comment, feel free to email me)
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Why am I reading this? To find inspiration...from a person who has a hard deal in life and is working her head off to do the best she can. We can all learn from that, even if our situation might be different.
What have I learned from this blog? I've learned to appreciate the things I have, to work harder at the things that are hard for me, to have more compassion, and to look at things with a different perspective.
Can you answer now? Why do you write this blog? What have *you* learned in writing it?
Let me begin by telling you that there are no words to even explain to you how your blog is a true lifeline for me every single day. It just is. It inspires me to get through the day, knowing that I am not alone. Until I "stumbled" (nothing happens by chance) upon your blog, I was suffering alone. In silece. I honestly thought I was the only one. Your blog talks straight from your heart right into mine. i feel like i actually understand what you are going through. Your unique perspective and positive attitude (most of the time :p) is an inspiration that I rely on. You are the first person I've met who I can relate to in regard to the financial crisis that is happening right here- in our very own backyards. This is real life for you, as well as for me. I can't say that i'm glad to know I'm not the only one- because I dont wish this Nisayon upon anyone, But the truth is if you are experiencing it anyways, its best not to go thru it alone. -I am not quite sure I'm understanding what I'm writing, so I doubt anyone else is either. But I just want to tell you that because of your blog, I am able to withstand this difficult period in my life and I've learnt how to look beyond what I dont have, and be grateful for what I do have. I'm happy to know you and proud to call you a friend. And now would you be so kind and share with me why you started this blog? and did it accomplish what you wanted it to? (feel free to email me)
For me it has been a reality check, made me more aware and sensitive as well as heightened my appreciation to what I do have.
To all those who commented, who posted comments that they asked I shouldn't publish, and to those who emailed me...thanks! Your responses have tought me a LOT.
Corner point and friend who understands, I will get to your answers. I don't have much time now and I want to give it proper thought.
Thanks!
Basically what's been said already.
It makes me appreciate all the blessings in my life.
It makes me more sensitive to what other people may be going through. And not just taking it at face value, either -- you show how deeply troubles can hit.
It helps teach me how to hold on to faith even when things are rough. Even when things are rougher than rough.
It illustrates the extent to which our lives are in the hands of Hashem, and even when it looks otherwise we're not the ones in control.
I don't know if this can all be put into words... I feel like I haven't done justice to it. But this blog has been really meaningful to me.
There isn't much that I can express with words, and even less that I can say on a public forum, but in many ways your blog has a been a lifeline for me, a reality check, and a reminder that through it all, there's Someone holding my hand...
I think I conveyed the rest to you at other points...
Yeah, I concur with the others here; usually a sharper sense of reality comes from those who are less privilaged (most of the great people of history come from meager backgrounds). It's always nice to read something from the perspective of those who must work for their gains and accomplishments than those who overlook them in their playing-out of a mundane, meaningless life.
..though, like I mentioned, I deal with some similar frustrations as yourself, and enjoy the notion that "I'm not the only one".
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