I realize that it has been about a month and a half since my last post. I've also realized that I started this blog four years ago today. My hope back then was to produce short, daily posts, knowing that sometimes I would have to skip a day or two.
The reason for my recent absence here is I've started to feel the burden of writing daily (or almost daily) blog posts. When I commit myself to something, I feel quite guilty if I don't hold myself to my word. When I miss a few days due to a busy life schedule, I often feel I have to make up the time, and it's not a pleasant feeling. It's hard for me to imagine what it must be like to make a living as a blogger or YouTuber. In short, it's hard to keep a daily blog, and I've felt that more recently.
My purpose behind this blog has been to demonstrate that we each have something to be grateful for every single day. I wanted to make a positive, uplifting contribution to the internet, even if a small one. I never expected to have an audience much larger than my family, my friends, and anyone else who stumbles upon the page. I never expected much feedback or recognition because I just wanted to quietly prove something that I adamantly believe: that no matter how unfortunate you are on any given day, you can find some bit of good around you or within you.
I feel I have given a convincing four-year demonstration of my point. I also don't want to feel overly obligated to this simple, voluntary project. This is why I've decided to stop worrying. This blog will remain a place for me to occasionally share things I'm grateful for, but I will stop committing to a daily schedule.
That being said, if any of you readers have thoughts, insights, or suggestions for this blog or what I've done here these past four years, I welcome feedback. More than that, I invite anyone who has read anything in this blog to share how it has affected them, if at all. I've often been curious about people's reactions to what I write here.
To family, friends, and anyone who has reached out with a comment or otherwise, thank you. I hope everything I've written here thus far (and anything I may add in the future) will bring you joy on any rainy or stormy day.
I am grateful for four years' worth (and counting!) of gratefuls in my life. :)
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