Writing & Blogging
I’ve been thinking about writing and blogging a lot lately. I have been inspired and challenged to really hone my craft.
And I know that I have a lot of work to do. I have been sporadic, inconsistent and slightly unfocused. But I want to give it a go. Why? Because I love writing. I love the concept of blogging. And I have something to share and more importantly, something to learn.
For me personally, it helps to put structures in place so that I write and blog even on the days where I don’t feel like it. I know, you probably can’t picture me having a day where I don’t want to talk but let me assure you, these days do exist.
I found out several days ago that I was one of ten official bloggers selected for The 7th Year and I am so humbled by this opportunity! My friend Kera, whom I work with at Chi Alpha at American University, is also an official blogger! What is The 7th Year? I am so glad you asked! It is an initiative created by Alicia Chole (speaker and author of several books including Anonymous: Jesus’ Hidden Years and Yours). It is an intensive, small group curriculum that focuses on discipleship, the spiritual disciplines and a holistic approach to faith.
This video does a great job of explaining the concept:
So, the other day I saw that Michael Hyatt was recruiting community leaders to moderate, facilitate and generate discussion via the comment section on his blog. I was thinking about doing it and right when I was about to decide to apply – he closed the process. So when I saw my blogging hero, mentor and friend John Saddington offer up a similar opportunity – I decided to go for it.
@tentblogger I’m throwing my hat in the ring. “I Want to be a Community Leader at Tentblogger.com” [Vid] ow.ly/8WdqJ
— Blane Young (@blaneyoung) February 8, 2012
I just sent him that tweet a few minuts ago so, maybe it will work out and maybe it won’t. But I think there is power in putting ourselves out there. Placing ourselves in situations where we have to be disciplined, where we can grow and where we can be stretched.
This all goes back to a handful of conversation that my wife Hannah & I have been having. Every year, we strategically and prayerfully choose a theme that will drive our actions, commitments and relationships. Last year, it was The Year of Relationships. This year, it is The Year of Discipline.
I guess what I am saying is that I am all in. And perhaps, you should go all in to.
What do we have to lose?
(insert Godzwa “WOW” here)
but really Blane. I”M EXCITED to hear all about it, and have you back into that full fledged blogging thing. #exciting
(too funny!)
Thanks! I want to challenge myself, see if I can find a sustainable pace and hopefully, add value to the conversation.
Thanks for the mention! I’m excited that we are both entering a year of intentional blogging. Looking forward to reading your posts, and probably learning a lot from you along the way. =]
Of course! I can’t wait to see the similarities and differences of our experiences with The 7th Year!
I appreciate that affirmation, it means a lot to me.
And of course, I will be keeping up with you via RSS.
Let’s do this!
“put that on a piece of toast” – brilliant
You’d be an awesome moderator for the Tentblogger community. Hope it pans out. I wanted to throw my hat in the ring has well, but I’ve got too much other stuff going on.
Godspeed young skywalker.
Thanks for that encouragement. I got a smiley face emoticon from John so I hope that is a good sign.
I still can’t get over the genius of your avatar – well played, well played.
Is it okay to admit that I don’t fully understand the term, “Godspeed”?
The only thing you need to know about godspeed is that it was used in The Rock. Godspeed goodspeed.
Unhonestly, I know exactly what movie you were talking about. Honestly, I had to use IMDB. Is it any good?
It makes my top five all time. But so does White Men Can’t Jump. Your call.