Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Why I'm Blogging Even though I Hate Blogging

Warning: This post is all about why I’ve started a blog and may sound pretentious. You have been warned.

I want to change the world.

Ok, that’s cliché. Let me try to break this down.

No, I don’t expect to change the world in the way that important people do. No, I don’t plan on igniting the masses and starting a revolution. I want to make the world a better place for some people. I have been extremely blessed in my life and I want to share that with others. Everyone deserves blessings so I want to share mine. Simple. Easy peasy.

I work in the communications industry, so I think I’m in a really good position to share my blessings. There are two main ways that I can see where my work can help the most.

Number 1: The Escape.
Everyone has struggles and stress in their lives. It’s hard to control how these affect us, so they seep into good parts of our lives and stain them. If done right, film, tv, etc., provide an escape from this, a chance to control what we’re feeling. If people can take a step back from their lives and relax, they can manage the bad and hold tight to the good. They can put things in perspective. They can be inspired. They can smile. There are numerous amounts of escape that a movie or tv show can provide, and I have the ability to create these.

Number 2: The Voice.
I don’t just have to tell my stories. I don’t want to just tell my stories. I have the unique opportunity to give others the chance to tell their stories and share their experiences. I’m always looking for the opportunity to bring out the creativity in others. I think it’s important to share stories with each other, and I have heard so many stories over the years that need a platform and an audience. I want to provide that. I want to share the goodness of the world. I want to share the sadness. I want to share the humanity.

In addition to this, I can shed light on stories that need to be heard that haven’t been. If someone needs support, I can show why. If someone has been an inspiration, I can show that to the world. I am extremely excited about this aspect of my work.

I’m going to embark on a journey to try and accomplish these things with through my work. And I know I’m going to need help eventually. Which brings me to the blog. I want to show the Internet world that I am a person you feel comfortable helping. Because helping me is going to allow me to help others. I want to show you that I’m someone you can trust. That I am a person with values, morals and dreams that are all centered on helping the people around me. And I hope that one day, people can join me in this endeavor.

So I will share my stories here. And I will share the stories of others. I will share things that make me laugh, that make me cry, that make me wonder and dream. I want to show who I am so that I can help other people shine. I want to change the world and I hope you can help me out with that :)

There are links to my Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram on the side bar. I hope to post many wonderful things there as well!