25May Almost a month of blogging not-for-money
It is frightening how each month just flew by like that. I was in church today and saw that the June issue of Shalom (a prayer guide) is out. Ooopss…the May issue is still somewhere sitting in one of my handbags.
I started the month of May with the intention of focussing on my faith instead of focussing on how to make more money. Overall, I am pleased with the transformation of my blog persona over at my faith blog because I am now in better control of my tongue which tends to spit acid if provoke.
Few days ago, I went shopping and instead of buying cosmetics like I normally do when I make lots of money, I bought books instead. I never finish using those creams and lotions because I buy just because I can afford. So, in keeping with my resolution, I bought some chic lit (romance) books (eeks..what a transformation!), some inspirational books and lots of books for my children.
I figure that if I don’t read, I won’t have the inspiration to spew more blog posts. When I was so crazy about making money, I only read all the SEO blogs, from the whitest white to the darkest black. Now, I settle down in the morning reading silly, fluffy romance stories to serious, stuffy Bible in my national language.
And you know what? I didn’t die! I thought that I would go crazy if I don’t get to hear the kaching! kaching! of the USD pouring into my PayPal.
I am glad I make the decision to shift away from making money beacause I am battling some personal issues with regards to ailing in-laws. I know that I would be stressed out of my mind if I have to chase the USD with every surfacing paid posts or cracking my head to write quality contents while balancing my time around them. There are days when I never even visit any of my blogs except those that I want to rant on.
So, my point is - We can live without making money sometimes. It is good for the spirit and mind. Try it!
Of course, that doesn’t mean that I made zero income in May. I still make money, more than enough but it is priceless to discover that I am not reliant on it as my oxygen.
May 25th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Good for you for pampering yourself instead of stressing yourself out with all the money-making. Have a good break while you’re at it, and I pray that your in-laws will be under Lord’s care.
May 25th, 2008 at 4:24 am
In one period of live i where left on nickels after job i had crushed because company went dead, but as you say that give you something to think about ;)
May 26th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
How very true.
We sometimes spend too much time working and forget to live!
Thanks for the reminder.
Sue
May 27th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
sometimes think of making money is good..but health is important too..no health = no money..relax and go for travelling sometimes too ^^
take care lilian ahyi ^^
May 29th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Cosmetics. Books. Cosmetics. Books. That’s a tough one!
May 29th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
then this transformation looks good to u~ anyhow, ppl respect u coz u r dare to talk. all the best 5xmom, i’ll keep visiting your site oftenly ;p