Blogging to a Higher State of Humanity
I love blogging. I really do. And what’s not to love about it, whatever the reasons behind it. No matter if people pick up blogging as a way to share their opinions with the world, get a side buck or simply keep a public or private journal, the end result is just the same. Those that invest time and passion in their blogging activities, those that stick to it through better or worse, I believe that those are becoming better human beings, reaching a higher state of humanity through blogging.
We have learned to love human contact once again
Remember the days without computers and internet? Remember the days when kids were getting together, playing in the streets, constantly looking for adventures in the urban jungle? Remember how everyone from child to teenager and adult was looking to group up, find new friends? That was the time before mIRC, IMs, Counter Strike, World of Warcraft, Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. With time, we grew close to fewer friends. We learned to keep the close ones closer and draw a clear separation line between friends and casual contacts.
Not anymore. With blogging, we’re getting back on track. We know that networking is that Ace card a blogger has hidden in his sleeve. And not just simple networking. We have learned that without sustained contact – developing real relations whenever possible through meet-ups, online or offline – there is no point in trying. Blogging gave us back that big circle of friends. We reach out in hope to be reached back.
We have learned to care more
While we do our daily networking and social media routines we show appreciation to those around us. You might think that linking to a post we enjoyed reading or retweeting someone’s tweet or article it’s nothing more than that, but you’d be wrong. It’s that feeling inside that pushes us to do a good thing for the ones sharing all this amazing content with us, and why not pushing it out there for all of our friends to discover it. If that ain’t caring – in our little virtual world – I don’t know what else is.
We’ve rediscovered our selflessness
Most times, just the fact that we put useful content out there for others to discover it’s a sign of us getting rid of our selfish habits. But there’s more to it. We have discovered that without giving away and not asking for something in return our own virtual universe would not expand. We give away eBooks, designs, apps, you name it. And yes, we HOPE it will open the gates to a whole new audience, new relationships and generally an increased awareness. But that is only HOPE. We’re not asking nor begging for anything in return, and that’s how I know we’ve reached a good level of selflessness.
Therefore, you should keep blogging. You should undoubtedly continue to put great resources out there, in any form: content, files, applications, you name it. Why? Because you’ll simply be blogging your way to a higher state of humanity!
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I totally agree! Some people says that Internet is turning us into less sociable creatures, but I’d argue the opposite. Blogging and social networking allows us to create connections and meet people we never would have gotten the chance to otherwise.
Micke, my point exactly. Since I started blogging I’ve met so many interesting people, some just online (distance is a b*tch) and others in person, and I know for sure I couldn’t have met them otherwise nor would I have benefited from their wisdom.
PS: I really dig the sound of Arcane Reality. Isa’s voice is a great addition which reminds me of the days when Nightwish had Tarja as their lead vocal. Håkan does an amazing job on the keyboard too! Can’t say I’m a fan of metal, but I think I know good music when I hear it.
Wow, thank you for those kind comments.
Yeah, Nightwish is one of our inspirations.
About your other point, I just recently started blogging myself (or rather, I just recently decided I wanted to get serious about it) and have already met many great people, for example Nick from SiteSketch101. The internet and blog world is surely a great one.
In the world where any form of social networking has become a medium for business, it is nice to realize that blogging still exists to strengthen the bond of communication between the author and the readers rather than just blatant attempt at marketing your products and services.
Good post
Whatever blogging is all about but I think it is the best tool to connect people around the world and I have had a lot of friends from blogging too
I went a long time as a nature guide, living in a country far from my friends and family. I lost contact with most people, and often told my wife that the one thing that I missed most in life was having a bunch of friends.
I sort of thought “Well, that’s growing up” and didn’t worry,
I only really recently started having a regular internet connection that I could make use of (2007) and found, through things like Facebook that I could re-find so many of my friends. So for me, for sure the internet has given me back my social life.
Blogging has been a big part of it – I find Facebook is for my friends far away that I miss, and blogging is for making new friends and connections.
Blogging is still relevant in this age of Social Media. People are still visiting blogs to read the contents they want, because is the only way they can learn everything without paying something.
Blogging is a natural state where every blogger providers knowledge and information’s to other people without expecting anything back from them. And this is the main reason I love blogging.
well, i just recently start blogging. but i think it is a great media to share knowledge and for self improvement.
That’s a great way to put it Alex. I’ve only just recently realised that I love blogging, but I couldn’t really explain why. I don’t have to now, you’ve done it for me.
‘Blogging to a Higher State of Humanity’
– Arthur C Clarke would have been proud of you.
John
I’m a recent convert to blogging, and I couldn’t have put it better.
I blog for pleasure and hopefully profit, but I never thought of it as a “higher state of humanity.” Maybe, I’d like to think so.
Arthur C Clarke would be proud of you.
John
Your last comment about selflessness really hit home with me. I find the mature bloggers to be the most generous helpful bunch of people. True bloggers help other bloggers. And yes, it is like having a great big circle of friends.
I love blogging too! I have two blogs and I enjoy writing in both of them. I like sharing the information that I have learned. It’s fun to read the comments that I have gotten from people all over the world. It brings the world closer. It’s great to know that you are just a click away.
Great Post! I agree. Blogging has made the world smaller and allowed us to connect with people we would never create relationships otherwise. Users can connect with other users in new and creative ways, but the way those connections stimulate our emotions remains the same.
I have to agree with you Alex! Blogging is supposed to be sharing love with people who has the same liking. When we blog, we have to feel the others, blog to human and not robots! Your article is a great reminder to all! Thanks for sharing!
Great motivational post! I am thinking of blogging with more passion now!
Let all human beings read my thoughts!
A reminder! The first word I found after reading this post. I couldn’t agree more. Perhaps, What you’ve mentioned, dealing with social shifting caused by technology has not happened there, but it has really happened in my country (Indonesia). People become more unsympathetic and untouchable, they prefer touching their keyboards and keypads to touching their friends’hearts.
And yes, blogging and bloggers MUST create a ‘new paradigm’: through blogging we share and we care. Thanks. sorry for my bad English.
Regards
wow thats a great motivation