Blogging

It seems a little odd to blog about blogging, but I've had a few conversations about blogging this past week, have been thinking about why I enjoy it, and thought I would share some of my thoughts.

I like blogging because it helps me notice things in my life. It's easy for days to pass without writing anything, so posting consistently requires that I pay attention to what's going on around me. Also, to write something that I feel is of any value, I have to think deeply about things. Much deeper than I would if I weren't trying to write something understandable. I like the deep, critical thinking that follows. Finally, my favorite thing about blogging is reading my friends' blogs. I love getting a glimpse into their thoughts, experiences, and insights, and often find them beautifully expressing truths that I hadn't understood until I read them in their blog.

These are some of the reasons I like blogging, but I know there are a lot more. What do you like most about blogging?