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Is this the only way to be generous in the blogosphere? I think not, and though I love to share my ideas and often give my stuff away, I think I have been as guilty as many others in one very important area. Which is the reason for this posting. You know I normally just upload a photo of a project and give some information about how/why it was made and credit to the stamp company/collage image creator, etc. This kind of post is different for me, but I hope you will continue reading.
How can I be more generous? Every day I receive updates in my mailbox from feedblitz. Usually over 20 at a time. I scroll through quickly, read the posts and move on. Useful, a good time saver, but when I don't actually go to the blogs I miss the opportunity to show a truly generous and grateful spirit. I miss the chance to leave a comment.
I am not speaking for everyone, but talking to other bloggers I know I speak for many when I say how much comments mean to us. It makes us feel like we're not talking to ourselves (not always a bad thing; I do it all the time), and that we have, however briefly, touched someone out there.
How many times have I read an amazing blog post and did not take the time to let that blogger know it was amazing to me?
I know, I know, you're busy. We all are. But my vow is to improve myself on this score. If something I read informs me, touches me, tickles me, inspires me, even annoys me, it's all good. It means it made me think and/or feel. So I will acknowledge that posting with a comment. I will take the time. I will let someone know I value what was written. I will let someone know someone was out there listening.
How about you?
8 comments:
what a wonderful post..I too am guilty of not commenting most of the time,and know the feeling of seeing no comments on my own blog(s).
If I feel I don't have time to comment, then why should I hold others to a different standard??
You made me think today, Eileen....and I should try to put forth the effort of commenting- I enjoy the sharing that goes on in blog land, so why shouldn't I let others know just how much!
Karen
Eileen, thank you so much for the karma award, which I will acknowledge shortly. Also, I totally agree with your post. I try to go through my blog friends as often as possible to read and comment because I know how much the comments mean to me. I can't always do this, (how many of us can do this all the time?) but it's nice to try when we can. So sweet of you to mention that. and finally, I LOVE your paper dolls. Was it a kit or something? I want to make them!! I always get such great ideas from you!
Oh I so agree. I LOVE my blog, but I wish more people who were important in my life would read it, you know like my family!! :::sigh::: But I treasure my fellow ARTists who stop by. It's so nice to hear that someone is listening!! I share my ART not for profit but because it is in my soul. Thanks Eileen ....you said it so well!! :)
I so agree with your girl!!! I love receiving comments and I do try to stop and give them when I view ARTists beautiful creations!!!! Thanks so much for the reminder!!! Have a very blessed Saturday!!
I, too agree with your sentiments. And to prove it, I'm leaving you a note. Even better, I'm going to follow your site because you have such beautiful work posted here. Such inspiration for me....
I hear ya! It's no fun talking to ourselves, is it? I personally love to leave comments.
Have a good one!
Linda Cain
I'm not at a point where I can't respond to those who leave a comment on my blog posts. I acknowledge each and every one.
I know how much time and effort goes into posting. I have a "day job" and am raising a 17 year old manchild by myself. People always ask me how do I "do it all". Well, I DON'T! You should see my work space at home, my bedroom - yikes!, my garage - another yikes!
But that's "ok", I believe that art and people are more important than ALL of those mundane tasks. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it! LOL
If it wasn't for art . . . well, like the name of your blog, ART SAVES LIVES, right? *smiles*
Oh dear, you have guilted me into leaving a comment!! I started browsing your older posts after taking a gander at those great grunge flowers and now feel I should let you know I stopped by!!
You are so right, I am always reminding myself when I pop back to my blog and see '0 comments' that maybe other people have as little time as I do!! But the positive feelings I get from knowing I have connected with someone, however briefly is as you say, something we should all take time to pass on.
Thanks for the reminder - will try harder!!
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