Blog: a website that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer; also: the contents of such a site.
I’ve been an active member of the Internet for years. Before the blogging boom took its course, I had a very personal blog where I shared my life in an informal manner. In fact, I had over ten blogs none of which I maintained on a consistent basis. Just last month, I shared my story of being homeless and that was extremely difficult for me to do. I’m an introvert and I do not like opening up publicly which is really weird since I do travel the world speaking about my life. I guess, for me, I rather look directly in the person’s eyes when I have something to say verses writing out how I feel and allow readers to interpret the mood of my writings. Weird. I know.
Another reason, why I had no interest on maintaining a blog is because I listened and read blogs and books by “Gurus” and did not want to have the pressure at failing at blogging. I love and am passionate about so many things. For instance, I am a domestic violence survivor/advocate, homeless activist who rocks her natural hair while trying to lose 50 pounds and living life as Pescetarian and release my first book which happens to me a memoir. That’s a mouth full. I did not want my readers to be confused about who I am. But, wait, isn’t that who I am? Gurus have said that “bloggers should maintain both personal and business blogs separately.” After praying and understanding the purpose on why GOD wants me to write my life lessons and receiving confirmation from friends, I had to do what’s best for me. I am not in business; I am in ministry. My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents. My trials and tribulations are not about me but for women, men and children who may come across my blog and realize that I’ve been through a lot but I’ve NEVER given up on God or my faith. I keep walking victoriously in my purpose and stay on the path the Lord has set before me.
…for we walk by faith, not by sight. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7
My gifts are not limited by man’s assumptions on who I am and what I am supposed to do. My gifts are extraordinary although at times I feel as I if I am an ordinary woman. My steps are ordered by the Lord and if He says to write something that may ruffle some feathers or tell personal failures and triumphs, I have to understand that it’s all for a reason.
For the sake of keeping a schedule and my OCD in order, I will post three posts per week at least. If I am on fire for a week, then it will be five days but I will not post on the weekends. A more detailed blogging schedule will be forthcoming next week.
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Brooks J. Young is the Executive Director of Touching Heart. She is also the founder & publisher of Victorious Magazine, host of Victorious Voice Radio Show, and also serves as a motivational speaker. Brooks is currently writing her memoir, Where God Took My Soul.
