reflects that this can be the case as I am a true study in contradictions! That was a very interesting post. Even though I've been blogging for a while it is not something I have given a lot of thought to. I think sometimes its a matter of just writing and not self censoring or editing it just to see what comes out. I write the most ridiculous things and then get a little nervous posting them because I think someone will think they are stupid (especially as a mature person). sometimes I amuse myself and think its funny but its a gamble. But then people comment telling me how funny it is so I breathe a sigh of relief. Sometimes you just have to press the submit button, close your eyes and hope for the best. I just love blogging. It is really the best. Over the past few years time has meant I could only manage a few posts a month. However, now I have more time and revelling in it all again. Thanks for your post, it is really thought provoking. All the best with your blog and its evolution. I found your post's link through Nikki's site. Claudia, another wonderful post. Straight from the heart, I loved it. I really appreciated, being a relatively new blogger, to hear that the things I have found myself challenged with (speaking my truth, even if others don't agree, blogging out of competition vs my truth etc) is a common