I like thoughts. I think they're pretty fantastic. Blogging, then, would seem like a good outlet...
Except that I have this problem...
"Narcissism: Being in love with one's self.... (kinda)"
I sort of wonder if online social networks and blogs sometimes create a glorified mirror of "self" that we all look into to fall in love with "us" (or the "us" we create..). We maybe want to think (and want others to think) that we're cute or funny or social or interesting or insightful or whatever.
I'm not sure how to avoid it...
I want to relax and not really think about it, least I be overly intense about something that doesn't deserve so much concern.
I also wonder if, since I've thought about it, I am therefore responsible for acting wisely on my thought...
So yeah...
I've got lots of things that I'd like to share, but mostly I refrain because I don't know what my motive is....
Hah. Maybe I'm only posting this because I'm so very narcissistic. Like being prideful about being "humble."
And maybe I only brought that up in order to deceive myself and you into believing that I have more integrity than I actually do...
Now I want to throw up. :(
Maybe I'll go talk with Jesus about it....I'll letcha know how it goes...
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3 comments:
I feel exactly the same way...
I can understand your concern about social networks and narcissism. I also think that this blog is very genuine. I think that you should feel free to post your thoughts-I'm glad you wrote about your blog concerns. I think the people on this blog are here to learn from others and discuss.
I feel the same way about blogging in general. This, along with my insecurity, is why I haven't made any posts yet.
But I agree with Nicole in that this blog is more of an online discussion than anything else. It's an opportunity to share our thoughts about the world in order to learn from each other and to continue the progress we made in small group discussion.
Also, I think the fact that you are aware of the potential of pride in blogging shows that you would definitely not blog out of pride.
I know you have a lot of great discussion-starting things to talk about, so don't hold back on us! :)
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