I am excited. Like really excited. Like my-first-experience-at-Waffle-House excited.
I’ve thought about making a blog for a while now, but up until this point have been unable to act upon this thought. It has seemed like this overwhelming task, mostly due to the fear of allowing others to see me for who I am. Let’s face it, vulnerability is scary. But with the online support from the Live Your Legend community, and the extra impetus of the Blog Challenge, I have been able to connect with the right resources to make this a reality!
As I move forward with this blog, I hope that it will be not only a personal space where I can further get to know myself, but also one in which I can connect and share with other people as well. At times I’ve felt like an outsider as someone who always seemed “more mature than his age.” My philosophical perspective, the way that I judge myself by the extent to which I am living my values, and my desire for harmony amongst people have all been things that some people have found unique. But I know for sure that other people like me are out there, and I want to connect with other like-minded people!
As I alluded to above, I want to challenge myself to be vulnerable and open, as these are the traits that I admire in others. The risk of criticism and hurtful remarks are great–and I am a sensitive person– but at the same time the opportunity to connect to others and potentially help others through writing seems to make it worth the risk. Plus, it is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to deal with criticism; if you are being criticized, it probably means you are putting yourself out there and doing something badass, and I’d rather be criticized harshly than never pursue my deepest hopes and dreams. And I am hoping that I can lead by example and eventually inspire others to do the same.
OK, that’s all for the first blog post! Until next time!
Brandon
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