#4

When I decided to create a blog it was because I found that ideas flowing from my fingers was a quicker “get” than trying to verbalize the many thoughts in my mind. In lamens terms - podcasting is hard! It’s not that I thought it was easy, I think I thought if it was just me, I could get it done. In part, I started to but quickly I got a place where I knew I needed a schedule and consistency, and the pressure I self-inflicted was something I wasn’t ready for. So it sat, and still sits, and here we are.

I’ve heard so many times, “Just start” and it never bothers me because I get it. You have no idea what will happen so why wait. Just do the damn thing and see what comes of it. You have nothing to lose. Well if that isn’t easier said than done. Also, this feeling that blogging is antiquated has caught me up a time or two yet I want to prove that wrong. It feels like nowadays all people want to do is dive into well written pieces and connect with like-minded others so all I can hope is this finds that audience.

And you know what? If it doesn’t that is okay. This, first and foremost, is about me because it is for me. I took the leap to start something without much seconding guessing. I dove in and am doing without getting caught up in what will be or that it has to be perfect. This can evolve over time. It has permission to change and grow just like I do. While I’ve found it easier to accept that about myself over time, it is hard to do that when it comes to creating things.

The funny thing is, what I started recording the podcast, the first thing I did was state that it was going to be a journey and that I wanted to audience along for the ride. It wasn’t starting perfect and may never be because few things are, but that I was excited to see how it changed over time. Why should that sentiment disappear with this? It definitely shouldn’t so this is me giving myself a pep-talk and also reassuring you. Just start. Do the thing. In the end it is for you and I can say in this moment, knowing this morning I published this site, I am proud and excited to see where this goes!