Because blogging is one part honesty, one part love, and one part life.
I’ve decided that I consider blogging my latest obsession and new love. When I say blogging, I mean blogging as a whole.
Reading blogs, responding with thoughtful and worthy responses, and writing down my own responses to life in my blog have become a sort of fixture in my daily routine now. There is not a day when I don’t wake up and think about my blog, my Initiative of the Day, and my gradual build up of supportive readers, and now, cherished friends 
One of my dearest friends (a fellow dancer that I would rob a bank for) has decided to join me in my Initiative challenge and just listening to her stories of heartache..remind me of how and why I started this blog in the first place.
To do something about my life before I turn 21, to face that fear, hurt, and guilt, and to embrace it as a gift. To be a fearless person, to take action, to expand my comfort zone in ways that I’ve never even remotely considered of exploring.
Where sailboats seek shelter, a safe harbor from the bullying winds.
Honestly, I don’t always succeed in carrying out my Initiatives. And while I used to keep my failure stories private, I’ve found that my favorite posts embody a sense of raw honesty and vulnerability that I oh-so love very much.
And I want to write posts like that. Posts that embody my vulnerability, my human-ness, my mistake-making-laugh-over-it-later life.
Hence, from now on, I am going to stop self-censoring. I’m going to manipulate the shy morning sunlight to benefit my writing inspirations and cultivate raw honesty. As the daylight grows stronger, so will my determination to find, make, and craft better stories.
Colin, one of my favorite bloggers asked me a while back – ” What are you going to do with your blog after 180days? “. Oh Colin.. I don’t know. I’m jealous of Ash and Grace and Sandi and Holly and Erika (wait wait..they’re all female..?) and I really cannot answer that question.
I don’t know where I want to take this blog or this journey yet because there are endless options, including the option to give it all up. This initially started out as an experiment and a ‘fear face off’ because I’m a very private person. I was unsure of whether I even LIKED the IDEA of putting my stories out there.
Then James, another amazing blogger/blog manager/incredible thinker/all around awesome person I met up with yesterday addressed this crazy question to me : “What do you want to get out of this experience?…Work on your Passion, work on what YOU are really passionate about.”
Making ‘pimp faces’ with my best friend?? I’m quite passionate about that actually
I’m finding out guys, I’m still finding out. And this blog will keep me accountable when I fall and lift my spirits in the most dismal of days.
Quick Question, Awesome People : What are you passionate about and what have you done/been doing/ are going to do about it?
PS : JAMES! This post is under 500 words!!!
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Well, you know I can’t resist a question like that! I’m passionate about coaching and writing. AND people. Throw them all together and I’ve got major bliss going on. BLISS. Been coaching for almost 10 years; writing my whole life, but blogging only a few months. That was a HUGE step for me; one of those “feel the fear and do it anyway” moments.
And that’s what I love about your blog Steph! You keep making those moments in your own life. This initiative is inspiring. Trust your Self.
xoS
Thank you much Sandi; I can’t say this often enough but your words mean so much to me. And hearing about your passion makes me so eager to keep hunting mine down!
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Hi! I’m visiting from 31DBBB at blogfrog community! Cool blog!
I’m passionate about my daughter! Everyday, I try to help her mature, grow, and be the best person she can be!
I am passionate about birth! I have been since I was a kid, but it wasn’t until I had my 3rd baby that I did anything about it. I now teach childbirth classes and am a birth doula!
Sometimes I feel like I am passionate about too many things, and then I end up getting nothing done. Recently my passions have revolved around improving my blogging, finding meaningful activities for my kids, and finding creative ways to eat my veggies.
You hit home on the point for me when you discussed how you self edit and don’t explore the raw side to your story. I am similar. I think I am scared, I worry, I don’t want to hurt anyone, turn anyone away. But I agree, that is the type of writing I really enjoy. Great post! Stopping by from the 31DBBB challenge.
Your daughter is so lucky to have a mom like you!!!
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Oh thank you! I think you’re really smart to prioritize your passions and just concentrate on those. We all self-edit to protect ourselves; I definitely think it’s something to play with and see whether uncensoring yourself makes your story stronger.
Thank you for sharing and stopping by!
WOW !!! THAT IS SO COOL ! I’m freaking scared of giving birth (*though I love kids and absolutely adore working/playing with them and am aiming for a family one day). You’re amazing, am running over to check out your blog soon!
Thank you Cheryl! You’re awesome too!!!
I love that – one part honesty, one part love, and one part life! I love blogging as well. I guess that has become my newest passion. I have two blogs and seemingly two different online identities. It’s fascinating to get to know my different audiences. I love the blogging communities that form and the connection we all share through blogging!
I found you through SITS 31DBBB.
Thank you Deb! I totally understand the dual identity thing; it’s interesting that you feel like you have two different online identities. Why do you feel that way?
I have tweeted and added a link to this post on my Facebook page so others can enjoy your writing… I had promised to do so today as part of Day 26 of the 31DBBB. I bookmarked your blog too.
Sending you best wishes for success in your blogging!
Best,
Eliz