Dictionary.com defines hibernating as “passing the winter in a sleeping or inactive condition”. While this usually pertains to plants and animals it is an apt description of my blogging behavior during the past several months. I broke one of the cardinal rules of a successful blogger – post high quality content consistently.
This hibernation was not planned. It came upon me one day at a time, one moment at a time. It ended up consuming me for almost three months. I wish I could say the time has been otherwise productive. It has not. At least not in ways I can right now figure out, although I do think there is a universal message or pony in this situation.
I have awakened feeling a bit groggy, sheepish and guilty. I am working on shaking out the cobwebs and regaining my bearings. Day by day I am more awake and aware and working to build into my blogging life the discipline that is the hallmark of success. Please stay tuned.
Thank you for your readership!
Sandra
As you shake the cobwebs, I look forward to reading more. Or, maybe, even seeing a picture of the pony. ________________________________
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Thanks for reading my post and your encouragement! I am working on finding the “pony” 🙂
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I am on a 2 week hiatus (very limited wifi) and feeling withdrawal! Can’t imagine full hibernation. Welcome back!
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I wouldn’t recommend it! Re-entry is a bit of a humbling process. I would advise that you enjoy your time away. Planned absence is better for the soul than slipping into hibernation!
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Hi Sandra –
Sometimes life does sneak up on us, doesn’t it. Best to you…
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Thank you for your kind words….I am definitely more attentive these days to the slippery slope of procrastination!
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No worries! I’m sort of “starting over” myself! If it’s not fun, why do it? Go for it, sister!
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Hi Lynn, your timing is amazing. I was just browsing your blog and admire your many insights into ‘reinvention and discovery’. You offer so many tips and tools for working through the process. Love your can do approach!
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Aw, hell…we’re just sort of making it up as we go along! But we’re happy to share our pitfalls and successes! We’re having more fun in this stage of life than we ever thought possible! Looks like you are on a similar journey!
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Oh yeah! I think my/our journey is a bit more seat of the pants plan – although my husband is very analytical and I count on him to have it all worked out!
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Love the self reflection and insight, the comments, too! The important thing is to taking that first step towards what you want to do. Seems like you have accomplished that! Congrats!
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Welcome back! It can be tough to post daily, sometimes life gets in the way – but I’m glad to see you up and at ’em again!
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Thanks! One day at a time…..
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Not sure if you’re aware, but when you start to write again, that post becomes the spackle that covers the holes in the blog you felt were there. Your new words are the words of the hour. Re-entry is easy, then, isn’t it?
Glad I’ve found you through the A to Z Challenge!
Eli@CoachDaddy (#1207)
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Love this photograph of the sunset, I am just amazed how the colors are so vibrant! Great article and you did a very unique way of posting, almost poetic.
Maria
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