Comments on: Blogging Is Like Therapy, Without The Couch

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:26:51 +0000

Great post Sam. There is no clear dividing line (at least for me) between the digital and the real world. It's all integrated - but the digital world, at least in my current situation, is my outlet - it's my release, it's where I can be creative, say what's on my mind, and network with people who share similar passions and ideas. Every time I post a blog I encourage discussion, I want that interaction - I don't need everyone to agree with me, but I want people to walk away having actually thought about something I said - I want to form that connection with people.

I try not to validate myself based on page views, comments, and numbers (as hard as that is at times). Rather, I write with the intent of saying what's on my mind, while inspiring, educating, or entertaining my audience. There's nothing better than having a discussion spark from some emotion I felt and decided to write down on paper. It is one of the best therapies out there!

I try not to validate myself based on pageviews, comments, and numbers (as hard as that is at times). Rather, I write with the intent of saying what's on my mind, while inspiring, educating, or entertaining my audience. There's nothing better than having a discussion spark from some emotion I felt and decided to write down on paper. It is one of the best therapies out there!

By: Narcs Killl

Narcs Killl — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:28:00 +0000

i love how u have a disclaimer on this one

By: insomniaclolita

insomniaclolita — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:22:00 +0000

I very much agree, it always makes me feel better to write about my thoughts or my feelings. So it’s indeed a therapy. However people shouldnt see blog as an obligation..

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:59:00 +0000

Great post Sam. There is no clear dividing line (at least for me) between the digital and the real world. It’s all integrated – but the digital world, at least in my current situation, is my outlet – it’s my release, it’s where I can be creative, say what’s on my mind, and network with people who share similar passions and ideas. Every time I post a blog I encourage discussion, I want that interaction – I don’t need everyone to agree with me, but I want people to walk away having actually thought about something I said – I want to form that connection with people.

I try not to validate myself based on page views, comments, and numbers (as hard as that is at times). Rather, I write with the intent of saying what’s on my mind, while inspiring, educating, or entertaining my audience. There’s nothing better than having a discussion spark from some emotion I felt and decided to write down on paper. It is one of the best therapies out there!

I try not to validate myself based on pageviews, comments, and numbers (as hard as that is at times). Rather, I write with the intent of saying what’s on my mind, while inspiring, educating, or entertaining my audience. There’s nothing better than having a discussion spark from some emotion I felt and decided to write down on paper. It is one of the best therapies out there!

By: Nisha Chittal

Nisha Chittal — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:48:00 +0000

It is kind of therapeutic sometimes, isn’t it? And I agree there’s nothing wrong or unauthentic about not sharing some stuff. There’s definitely things I will never put on the internet either, and it’s not fair for anyone to expect you to be completely transparent to be considered ‘authentic.’

Also: I saw the link to Aliza in Cairo on your sidebar. How do you know Aliza Appelbaum??