tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post374220857282837929..comments2024-03-12T12:03:26.474-07:00Comments on Scriptorium Blogorium: 8 Ego hazards of religious bloggingMichaela Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-38754111085584119192012-12-13T13:31:29.710-08:002012-12-13T13:31:29.710-08:00Catania, I also try to remember that my blog has a...Catania, I also try to remember that my blog has a certain style to it; of course, that doesn't mean I don't ever wish I could transcend it. And I wonder about you too (also in a non-stalker way)..<br /><br />Papa D, great point. And sometimes it is hard to pin down exactly how we are influenced or how much.. <br /><br />Thanks for reading.Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-77855865135556102362012-12-11T19:48:54.636-08:002012-12-11T19:48:54.636-08:009) When I write a post about which I feel particul...9) When I write a post about which I feel particularly good, I realize a couple of days later that I've read thousands of posts from hundreds of people over the last five+ years, so my post probably was inspired by one of them. <br /><br />Ray Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-50740868943696519252012-12-11T11:18:47.073-08:002012-12-11T11:18:47.073-08:00This is a good post, and very relate-able. There ...This is a good post, and very relate-able. There has been a time when I have felt each of the points! But, as the other commenters have mentioned, don't stop sharing and blogging!<br /><br /> (Unless you are feeling spiritually prompted to do so, I suppose).<br /><br />When I'm feeling insecure, then I remember that there are many different types of blogs, and that I have to stay true to me. As much as I'd love to write a funny blog like MMM or something really maternal and inspiring like some other blogs, I keep realizing that I love blogging because I love to dive into the scriptures and write as if I'm in an institute class or similar. <br /><br />I have to say, I'm amazed at what I've learned from both blogging and reading other's blogs. Yours included! In fact, I'd have to say that your blog is one of my faves. It is exactly the kind of style I love to read. And I'm sure there are loads more people who feel as i do! :)<br /><br />oh...and I <em>love</em> what Rozy Lass says - pretending that I know you! I often feel the same way. Any time I go down towards tempe or mesa, or the temple, I wonder about you! not in a stalker-ish way, I promise! :)cataniahttp://thatgoodpart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-82228206818741540982012-12-10T17:26:34.670-08:002012-12-10T17:26:34.670-08:00You guys have no idea how much your support means ...You guys have no idea how much your support means to me. I'm struggling with lots of feelings of inadequacies right now.Michaela Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163084369311708249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-3762779772133708262012-12-09T21:36:03.956-08:002012-12-09T21:36:03.956-08:00Michaela
Thanks for your candor on this subject. S...Michaela<br />Thanks for your candor on this subject. Self introspection keeps us humble.(Well I can only speak for my self) I really enjoy your blog,it is refreshing and you seem to have committed to a theme and you work hard to maintain it.<br /><br />What I have learned, and what the Savior is teaching me is humility and charity. So I had to figure out how to be humble in my expectations for my own blog. I wanted followers, so I did everything except join face-book, so there are 6 people following who may or may not admit it. So I pouted over that and threatened to quit writing. But the Lord kept working with me and opening my heart to receive his teachings,and I invited people to read my blog in the hopes that something that I wrote would bless their hearts,and every now and then someone will come up to me and hug me and say thank you, your blog helps me.<br />I am learning to be charitable in my blog, by doing my best to not "preach". So I try to share and listen to the Spirit for guidance on what I should write. <br /><br />But most of all for me, I try not to compare my blog to others, or beat my self up if it seems that no one reads it. One of the most profound scriptures I have read was in<br /> Malachi 3:16 Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.<br />I really believe that our blogs, our records are read. Ramona Gordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897052109437761869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-54264431823368654712012-12-07T20:20:14.195-08:002012-12-07T20:20:14.195-08:00MMM's blog is enough to make every religious b...MMM's blog is enough to make every religious blogger cower in awe. Oh that we were half that clever and witty! Keep blogging for yourself and the rest of us will eat up the crumbs that fall from the table and feel filled. And--for the record--I'm sure those GA's are poaching your stuff :)<br /><br />Thanks for your insights.urinalsoftheworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666739386551518476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478273273186623663.post-11775705263314784162012-12-07T20:11:19.695-08:002012-12-07T20:11:19.695-08:00Don't stop blogging; I really appreciate your ...Don't stop blogging; I really appreciate your insights and since I live in an area where there are few spiritually insightful sisters I enjoy yours and pretend that I know you and am thankful for you sharing.<br />AND I know exactly how you feel! But keep up the good work.Rozy Lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019413665136390175noreply@blogger.com