You have just completed your first blog, what a rush. Knowing that your voice is being heard by millions is a bit overwhelming at first. You realize that you have just become one of the most influential people in someone else's life. Your opinions are now their opinions.With each blog you have altered the next days water cooler talk. With every well-constructed sentence you have shaken the foundation of what many have held fast to. The power of the blog must never be taken lightly. But when all of the newness fades and you no longer have the rush that comes from changing peoples way of thinking, what do you do?
I have found myself in this place. Maybe I shouldn't share this with my "followers" but I promised to be transparent. I realized that with great power comes great responsibility. I must not forget that many depend on my opinion. They need it they have none of their own, or at least not one as good as mine. This can weigh heavy on a man. Burdens like these have crushed lesser men, but I will prevail. Your need for my insight on topical issues can not be ignored.
Please understand that it may be several days between blogs. Getting a feel for the tone of the world at large and how best I can help straighten its course through this blog takes time. You don't know how many times I began an entry only to stop myself upon realizing that you are not ready for many of the things I have to say.
"How does this particular blog help me?" you ask. Two ways 1. I have let my guard down to show you that I, like you, can be worn down by difficult tasks. While running a family and a small business causes some to feel pressure, I too feel a similar pressure (to a lesser degree of course)when I am formulate millions of peoples opinion 2. I hope to show anyone interested in starting a blog that this is no light hearted decision. The masses depend on you. The impact of every word you type will be felt for many generations.
In closing, let me put your mind at ease. I am here to help for as long as you need me, and you will know when you no longer need me because I will tell you.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
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