imagine, encourage, inspire...
so i have been doing modesty for three years. in all this time i have told you to keep a journal, keep reading, inspire others, etc. but not once have i asked you to start a blog of your own.
so this is your project this week. start an online journal.
one of the the greatest teachers is failure, and to spread knowledge of shortcomings could help encourage others to not fall in the same trap, or stay away from whatever it was insnarred you. and its not just failure. you have the power to inspire. it doesnt matter who you are, what you did or have not done, or how many friends you think you might have, or not have. you touch someones life, whether you see it or not.
its very easy to start a blog. first go to blogspot.com or blog.com or im sure there are seveal thousand by now.
on blogspot.com its quite self explanitory, and in three steps you can be sharing your thoughts with the world.
once you post your first blog post, please comment on this entry because i want to read whatever it is that is on your heart.
several of you have blogs and i check them out when you comment. i must say, i am encouraged by the intellectually stimulating and thought provoking blogs i have visited. and for that, thank you.
your friend,
esteban
so this is your project this week. start an online journal.
one of the the greatest teachers is failure, and to spread knowledge of shortcomings could help encourage others to not fall in the same trap, or stay away from whatever it was insnarred you. and its not just failure. you have the power to inspire. it doesnt matter who you are, what you did or have not done, or how many friends you think you might have, or not have. you touch someones life, whether you see it or not.
its very easy to start a blog. first go to blogspot.com or blog.com or im sure there are seveal thousand by now.
on blogspot.com its quite self explanitory, and in three steps you can be sharing your thoughts with the world.
once you post your first blog post, please comment on this entry because i want to read whatever it is that is on your heart.
several of you have blogs and i check them out when you comment. i must say, i am encouraged by the intellectually stimulating and thought provoking blogs i have visited. and for that, thank you.
your friend,
esteban
Comments
Just wanted to give another thanks for keeping up with your blog.
And as you requested-
livejournal.com/users/feigned_suprise
I've had this blog for awhile, though I wouldn't say it's very "intellectualy stimulating or thought provoking", but I thought I'd share it anyways.
Hope you are well.
picture's worth a thousand words. i'll be seeing you this sunday in detroit, hopefully interviewing too!
-nicole
-micah
By the way, talking with you tonight was such a pleasure. And to know that the story I gave you meant that much to you, and that it's on your desktop on your computer means so much to me, you'll never know. Thanks so much. Good luck with Honduras whenever you go.
Kaila
I have never commented before, but you asked so I obliged by linking my blog as my website. It is not intellectually stimulating or particularily fulfilling, but it helps me organize my t houghts and puts them out into the world. Sometimes the resonat with the people who need to hear them most.
Thank you for sharing your life with us, Stephen. It's a joy to be a part of.
I've had mine for 1066 days (so almost 3 years), or so they tell me. I write in it, i leave, and yet for some reason i always come back.
I suppose there is something about it I'm drawn to. Its a way of showing people a part of me they wouldnt see otherwise, something i'd be afraid to show them.
I doubt it is an inspiration, but it's the honest thoughts of girl lost and dazed in this world. And thats the most i have to offer.
http://hcsoccer9.blogspot.com/
it isn't much, but it's a start. i also wanted to say thank you. your music, and your blog, have meant more to me than i could ever state here.
I completely agree. I've had about a billion blogs, and recently started this more 'personal' one (droppinghearts.blogspot.com) on here. Only a few friends read it, but I tend to say other stuff on my MySpace blog as well. Either way, blogs hopefully help those who read it, but I find that it also allows the writer to look back on their own life and be nostaglic or enlightened. Yours has definitely helped and inspired me. I truly appreciate the 3 years worth of effort you've put into it. :)
- Kimberly
one week until my bride and I are leaving our wedding to the sounds of Time and Confusion.
thanks for that too ;)
I've been blogging for about two years-ish now, and so instead of a first post, you get a mini blurb right here because I just got back from London.
In a word: AMAZING. It was so hard to leave, even though I missed my family, because I am in love with England. I got to see Oxford for the first time in my life, and fell in love with the school all over again, and sighed many a sigh of happiness over just being in places heroes of mine had been, etc.
And after being so worried about problems and strained friendships with others going with me, God stepped in and everything I had been so nervous about just vanished. Not a single arguement (and that's probably a record for a friend of mine and I).
I hope things are going well on your end.
-mh-
thank you, stephen, for your open honesty and unique perspective on many issues in todays world; and also for showing people that musicians are human and mess up just like anyone else. thank you.
-p
With love,
Kylie
I actually just started blogging about a week ago for the very reasons you talked about. I'm not that great at expressing myself through the computer, but it'll come with time. Thanks for all the encouragement!!!
www.lovely-sounds.blogspot.com
Well, I finally got a new blog, because I had trouble with my other one figuring out what was wrong with it, I just got another one. Best on luck to my friend with all of your traveling & figuring out where to fit in you time away from the other boys!!!!
Meggie
http://meg-a-roni.blogspot.com/
meggie
I've been reading this for awhile now and yea... I've kept a blog for a few years now, but the first one was just poems and stuff (which I deleted a couple years ago) and then the one I have currently(Another Attempt), I've had since 2004 but I go through phases where I delete all of the entries and start over again... So it doesn't go that far back. Also, I have another one and it's kinda, not so happy and cheerful. I used to keep it set to 'public' for a little bit, but I got too scared. I made it public again, just not letting anyone know... Until now.. So, that one (Stories Behind Scars) is, um... It's a part of me that needs to be known.
here it is:
http://www.ebloggy.com/users.php?user=Whoser928
I don't really post a lot of in-depth thought on this, but I thought I'd post it anyway: www.wiredrevolution.net.
If anything I have a lot of cool photos on there I took. I recently re-did the site and turned it into a photo-blog of some sort. Check it out if you have a chance. Thanks.
So about a year ago, I started another, more public one. Updates have been sporadic, but I'd like to take up regular blogging again, especially after reading this post. If you'd like to pay it a visit, it's http://modernsymphony.blogspot.com
I don't know about "intellectually stimulating," but there you go. :)
Thanks for keeping up with this blog here. I've enjoyed reading your thoughts, and I feel like I appreciate you and the music even more as a result. Always refreshing and interesting to read.
~Jen
i thought i would take you up on the assignment....i just started it tonight so there isn't much but i definatley will be putting up some more stuff.
i actually never thought about doing a blog...i always write my thoughts down so nobody else can see....maybe this is a good thing.
i'm curious to hear what you have to say.
--Nadia
i read your blog quite often and find it inspiring. if you'd like:
http://www.imadeafire.com/
thought-provoking or intellectually stimulating? not every entry fits in that category, but i'm working on it. take care.
~m
-andrya
its nice to reflect back on life and try to figure out it's mysteries.
(:
killvision.blogspot.com
http://clarityamongconfusion.blogspot.com
i am again inspired by your blog. thank you.
blessings.
I have always wanted to do exactly what the title of this post says: Imagine, encourage, inspire.
You are such an amazing person. I just created a blog. I am so glad because now im going to start to put my thougts out there instead of just being quiet.
Thank You
and you make me think
-thank you
http://cadentmind.blogspot.com
i started a blog. it's nowhere as deep as yours. but, it's a start.
thank you for being inspiring. God Bless.
-shelby
stephen, if you're reading this, drop me a line or two!
and next time you're home, we should get together, meet, and hit a coffee shop ... waddya say?
comprising most of the pieces of my soul, est. 2004. ;)
I haven't blogged in a while...and I tend to mostly blog when I'm in a downer mood. But there it is if you feel like reading.
Most people don't know this blog exists actually!
stolensummer.blogspot.com
thank you for suggesting that we write. ive never been much of a writer but it really seems to help. i never thought i had so much to say.
<3 Kait