Thinking Out Loud

A Blog? I don't really want to do that. Who cares about my thoughts anyways? Other than my Mom.

This was my reaction to Sister Steadman's announcement that we would be creating and maintaining blogs this semester. 

I have come to see how blogs can be a powerful influence for good in the world. There are many people with humble blogs who use them to encourage good, clean living. Blogs are a great way to spread the good news of the gospel. Blogs can put something positive into the world to counteract all of the negative that is on the internet. Blogs can also encourage people to be better. They can be funny and entertaining and help people to realize that they are not alone in their experiences. 

I used to think of blogs as somewhat narcissistic, but I have come to see the immense value of blogs. They can be a great tool for networking. They are a wonderful way to keep in contact with family and friends far away, and a great place to post pictures. 

There are so many different kinds of blogs. My blog is pretty simple and has mostly been my musings about different things I have read or encountered this semester. My blog is not very educational or even very exciting. It is simply thoughts. Just like my title, they are thoughts that I think to help me feel a little bit better about life and remember how wonderfully blessed I am!

Although I do not know if a long term blog is for me, I have developed a respect for those who do have the courage to put themselves out there and share their experiences. I also admire the dedication; it takes discipline to write a blog consistently!