Welcome to my new blog, Becoming Kindred! I’m glad you joined me here. Most of you will have come from my old blog, Confessions of a Young Mama and I thank you for making the switch with me. I’m a little butterflies as I get ready to make this new little place public and I am really excited to share it with you, friends.
I’ve already been doing this to some extent, but I want to write from a more holistic perspective and I want the name of my blog to capture that perspective. We’ve (Dan and I) have been working to make it so that I can post a blog more easily technically speaking; often I was spending more time trying to figure out formatting than actually writing and it was so frustrating sometimes. I also have found myself embarrassed at some of my grammatical messes and I know that I’ve gotten sloppy so I want to work on that a bit. Other than that not a lot will really change. Friends, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that sometimes I have thought about going “bigger” and gaining more of a following. As I’ve received emails here and there about reviewing or sponsoring, we even chatted about trying to make a little money from this. Really, why not get paid for something that you really enjoy and this form of community is valuable to me. However, I know myself too well and I can’t handle the pressure of trying to balance the structure that kind of blog would need and the rest of my responsibilities that I have been blessed with. I also know myself to become too easily attached to a need for affirmation that moves into the unhealthy. If this is to grow or shrink, it will do so naturally as it follows my life throbs. So to make a long story short, I’m planning to continue blogging much as I have while giving space to the soul growth that I am experiencing and longing to share.
I’m still in the process of tweaking and you will find all of my old posts from Confessions of a Young Mama on here in a bit of disarray. Thanks to my darling, Dan, for so patiently designing and helping me with my blog’s new home. I’m working on a couple of explanations as to how I chose the new name but as I welcome you here, may I say that this is an extension of my home; I want all who stop, even for a short time, to catch a breath of love and life that encourages each on their journey. Please let me know what you think and any suggestions that you have!
It is absolutely gorgeous! Well done! I’m so excited to follow along and see what you choose to write about. Love the design, love the categories. Good luck as you launch your newest baby… I wish you much growth and community for your new space 🙂
Thank you friend for your kind words!
LOVE it!!!
Kindred indeed!:) It is so nice to hear from someone who shares the same stance on blogging If it grows it grows but if not…"may I say that this is an extension of my home; I want all who stop, even for a short time, to catch a breath of love and life that encourages each on their journey. Please let me know what you think and any suggestions that you have!"
That is exactly how I feel about blogging! I appreciate those who can also see the beauty in that easygoing shift of no expectation other than encouragement. Sometimes I have to remind myself of this. I also have to remind myself that some need the money to grow and be, but overall I wish more would take this stance because there are SO MANY blogs out there looking for the next big buck and that can be frustrating. TO me it is about the writing, the inner reflection, extension of self, and encouragement. When the goal of money comes in that is easy to lose…although it can still be done and I admire those who keep their integrity. I guess different strokes for different folks…I am one who can not monetize even though I could.
This was beautiful. Thanks for sharing your space:)
thank you Kmarie, it is nice to be understood:). I’ve no issue with those who desire to grow their blog and I have a lot of admiration for those within my handful of blogs that I follow who do it tastefully, without apology. There are times when I wish I could do that. Blogging can be a lot of work and requiring of dedication and commitment so as with anything else, it can be a source of income if done well.
I also have to be honest and say that there are times when my vanity is at work with not actively seeking to expand my audience because my secret heart is wanting the affirmation of, "look I didn’t even actively work for this, but my writing just draws people.". Not all the time, nor do I really think that I am going to get that, but I’d be lying if I said the thought was never there.
Thanks for visiting!
I’m pretty sure that I should have my own category on the side. I mean, if I have my own sorting box don’t you think it’s only fair 🙂 Anyway, I love it. It looks great. I can’t wait to show up here now and again as we share life.
Funny Lola! Your sorting box might just make it on here! I’m assuming that Mark is home safely to a happy little family?
I love your new site! Beautiful! I also got your email, and I’m sending you a response today. 🙂
Nice post. Let’s get started…
Mine is 31 Days in Jakarta. Hope you like it. It tells you all about the daily life an Australia Expat family faces in a strange city in Asia.