Losing the will to blog.

Published on May 13, 2006 By dharmagrl In Blogging

I've had this blog here at JU for over 2 years now. I've written a thousand plus articles; I opened my heart and sometimes my soul and poured the secrets held within onto the pages of this blog.

I used to blog every day. Lately, though....I've been lucky if I can force myself to produce a couple of articles a week.

I've lost the will to blog. I just don't feel like it anymore. It's not that I don't have anything to write about' I've had plenty of happenings in my life that were worthy of an article or two, but I haven't felt like writing about them.

In the past when I haven't felt like writing, I've been happy to participate in the forums - but not now. Nothing on JU interests me right now. It seems to be the same old stuff hashed out over and over and over. People are still arguing about republicans vs democrats, people are still telling lies so transparant they're embarrasing and make me cringe when I read them, the same people are talking about who did what and when with whom and how they did it....it's uninteresting to me.

I just don't feel like blogging.

Comments (Page 1)

Dr Guy

on May 13, 2006

Dont force it. When it comes back, so will you. YOu are taking on a very heavy emotional toll, especially the 12 hour vigil. That saps many people, and most dont have the fortitude to do it. You are a rare person that can literally bring home the bacon, and fry it up in a pan.

We'll keep a light on for you.

Locamama

on May 13, 2006

Take a break but come back. At least every now and then and catch up with everyone and let us know what you're up to. I definately go through phases where I am on JU a lot and then not a for a while. It's always still here when I miss it which I always eventually do.

terpfan1980

on May 13, 2006

Dr. Guy said:

Locamama said:

little-whip said:

Anyway, dont force it, blog when ya feel like it, not cus you feel obligated to.

And I'd add +1 to just about all of the above.

Take a break for a while, clear your thoughts, ignore the riff-raff here, and let yourself relax some. JU isn't a contest, and it's not an obligation. You don't have to blog constantly to remain friends with the people here. They'll save your place and things will pick up where they left off if you want to (or need to) take a break.

When your muse is back, you'll write some more, even if it's just comments on others articles.

Meanwhile, about the continuing arguments over the same old issues, yeah, still there, and probably never go away, but don't let those drag you down. Ignore those categories, or those articles (or those writers) you know are headed down those paths and instead read through other categories or maybe even write a few articles in other areas to lead people there. Perhaps some talk of arts or crafts projects, or talk about some favorite TV shows or music, or books or movies. That sort of stuff. Again, people will find you and you can keep yourself involved where you want, without feeling forced or obligated.

Just know that if you do take a break, you'll be missed, and as stated so well above, welcomed back when ready!

Dr Guy

on May 13, 2006

Reply By: terpfan1980

Terp earns a cookie! Excellent response.

Trudygolightly

on May 13, 2006

ditto to the light being on, your place here always waiting for you, and you'll be missed yet we understand.

it's spring and this might be the best time to enjoy yourself

say, Doc BlueDev's muse ran away, as did mine, maybe a few of them are on spring break??

cheers sweet one

BlueDev

on May 13, 2006

I hear ya Karen! Perhaps it will come back soon.

Moderateman

on May 13, 2006

since blogging is an outlet for thought and feelings, maybe at this time you do not need the EXTRA OUTLET, I WOULD MISS YOU IF YOU LEAVE, BUT AS always will keep a candle burning for your return.

elie

Dr Guy

on May 13, 2006

since blogging is an outlet for thought and feelings, maybe at this time you do not need the EXTRA OUTLET, I WOULD MISS YOU IF YOU LEAVE, BUT AS always will keep a candle burning for your return.

Excellant point Elie.

ParaTed2k

on May 13, 2006

Take your time leaving Karen, but come back as soon as you have something to say...some of us do love you and will miss you more than you realize.

stevendedalus

on May 13, 2006

I just don't feel like blogging. I know the feeling.

dharmagrl

on May 13, 2006

YOu are taking on a very heavy emotional toll, especially the 12 hour vigil

You're right. That kicked my ass harder than I had expected it to. I'm dealing with it, but it's taking some time.

I definately go through phases where I am on JU a lot and then not a for a while. It's always still here when I miss it which I always eventually do.

I know the feeling now....

Anyway, dont force it, blog when ya feel like it, not cus you feel obligated to

That's what I'm going to try and do. When I've got something to say, I'll say it, and when I don't, I'll stay away.

Take a break for a while, clear your thoughts, ignore the riff-raff here, and let yourself relax some. JU isn't a contest, and it's not an obligation. You don't have to blog constantly to remain friends with the people here. They'll save your place and things will pick up where they left off if you want to (or need to) take a break

Thanks, Terp. I needed to hear that.

Doc BlueDev's muse ran away, as did mine, maybe a few of them are on spring break??

It sure feels like it...perhaps they're all down in Mexico drinking tequila?

cheers sweet one

Thanks, Trudy....right back at ya.

I hear ya Karen! Perhaps it will come back soon.

Me too!

since blogging is an outlet for thought and feelings, maybe at this time you do not need the EXTRA OUTLET

I think that has a lot to do with it, Elie.

Take your time leaving Karen, but come back as soon as you have something to say...some of us do love you and will miss you more than you realize

Hey, I'm not leaving for good, and I didn't even say that I'd be leaving period.....I just said I haven't felt like blogging and I don't know why! This isn't my swan song....not by a long shot.

I just don't feel like blogging. I know the feeling

I think that you may have a VERY good idea, Steven.

Shovelheat

on May 15, 2006

been there, done that. Does it ever strike you how pointless it is sometimes? Ahh, there I go! Looking for the point again. An exercise in futility perhaps. Take a few weeks off and run a private daily journal and come back in a month or so. You'll feel all the better for it.

DJBandit

on May 15, 2006

Everyone needs a vacation once in a while. Even from the everyday normal life. Heck, there are even some that take a vacation from their vacation.

My idea of relaxing is being at a beach on a rainy night with lightning and thunder, having one of those tents used in BBq's to keep flies and mosquitos out but with some plastic sides on 3 sides only, a nice and confy air chair with leg room and a blanket. Just lay there with a nice drink and relax and maybe a nap or 2. I love rain and lightning.

dharmagrl

on May 15, 2006

Does it ever strike you how pointless it is sometimes?

Every fekkin' day, brother. Every day.

I love rain and lightning

So do I, but what does that have to do with not wanting to blog? I'm not taking a vacation, I'm not even taking abreak...I'm simply uninspired right now. Actually, that's not entirely true; I AM inspired, I just can't make public my inspiration or my feelings regarding said inspiration.

dynamaso

on May 15, 2006

To reiterate what others have said; if you don't feel it, don't do it. Inspiration needs a rest too and you can't always rely on your muse to come up with the goods, something I think most of us know.

Put your feet up, relax and kick back. I'm sure you'll feel the need soon enough.

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