“Like freshly cut roses,
Kamand Kojouri
I place life in a vase…
of love.”
Last month, I wrote a post on questions I wish I had asked my parents. When one reader commented that she was glad to read a personal post from me, I was miffed. I admit that I do write informational posts, but there’s a lot of personal stuff that I share on this blog. She explained that for the first time she was reading a lot of details about my life, she didn’t know of. Hmmm…I wasn’t happy still. Then I wrote a post on 55 Things I’m Grateful For – having completed 55 years in 2020. And while I was writing it, I found myself sharing a lot more things about my life. And now this has been bugging me, leading me to ask myself a lot of questions.
Do my readers want information or do they want to know more about me? Who am I writing for? What if I started writing a memoir? Would anyone read it? But wouldn’t the writing itself be wonderful exercise for me?
Freshly Cut Roses
What if I treated the events of my life like freshly cut roses and placed them with love into writing? Remember, freshly cut roses have thorns. So while I could share all the wonderful memories and life experiences I’ve had, writing a memoir would require me to present the ‘thorns’ too.
In this year of ‘Yes’ I’m asking myself if I have the courage to start sharing more deeply from my life.
This post was written for Kate Motaung’s Five Minute Friday prompt – Fresh.
I think when we write or add personal insights to any blog, the readers are able to correlate on more personal level while reading just one containing too much info gets boring.
I get that, Ruchi. Just trying to strike a balance. I really don’t want to bore people with too many details of my life. 🙂
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It isn’t easy to balance the two. I personally like writings that have the voice or personality of the author. It does not need to be explicit. I like your analogy of fresh-cut roses. I’ve often thought “life is not all roses without thorns”. I’m not sure where the thought comes from; but, it’s been with me for ages.
Regarding myself, I’m not pursuing to be a writer. I’m just writing for myself. It began as a therapeutic means and being brave to publish my thoughts. But now, I’m not sure where it’s flowing (going). I am only hoping that I continue to improve my abilities in the things I pursue (writing and photography).
~Your FMF neighbor
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People do like reading memoirs. It gives them solace knowing that each one on this planet has been going through some difficult times, as well as enjoying happy times.
What are you feeling called to write? The informational posts may not lend themselves to the same type of personal sharing as memoirs. Not every informational post you write applies to me, but I follow you and try to have an open mind and not rule anything out. Again, I think it depends on your sense of call in terms of your writing. If you write it, I will read it! Blessings Michele
I like the idea of looking at the events of your life as freshly cut roses. I do love it when writers who share information also share how they’ve personally been impacted by that knowledge. The personal story mingled with the information adds another layer of interest. I loved your blog post today. Thank you!
~ Cindie visiting from FMF #53
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