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It was worth it because I learned what I was made of at my core. I learned how people feel about me while I’m still among the living. Best of all, I got to help so many others by lighting the way along their own difficult journeys.
https://christaavampato.com/2026/08/10/day-2-our-own-odyssey
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I do believe that God put it on my heart to serve my community, let his light shine through me onto others, and make a lasting impact. This is what keeps me motivated. I hope you were able to learn a little bit about me, and I hope my blog inspires you to help make a difference. Please stay connected and follow along to see updates on my journey!
https://zaniahmathews.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/a-little-about-me-my-purpose
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If you know “who you are” and “whose you are” then you know your name is already listed in an eternal book of “who’s who”. If the question puts you in an extended state of reflection, then start 2014 on a journey of discovery. Maybe start with finding ways to help others. Step outside your comfort zone, connect with people (not online) and serve them. Notice I didn’t say to start on a journey of “self-discovery”. Quite the opposite…this journey should focus on others first. In the process, I’m sure the person you really are will become clear.
https://u2times.wordpress.com/2014/01/05/who-are-you
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Authors need to be able to focus on writing and improving their writing. Both prior any start to the publishing process and during it. They should be getting detailed, good quality feedback at all stages, but it really doesn’t seem like these things are happening. Books should go through multiple rounds of edits with different editors, and non-marketing staff shouldn’t be expected to take on the marketing. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like any of this is going to happen anytime soon, and it makes me wonder exactly how much longer readers will put up with such poor quality before losing interest completely.
https://elleturpitt.com/2026/05/21/topic-the-state-of-trad-publishing
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My main reason for starting this blog is a bit of an off-shoot from the Around the Year Challenge. The 52 topics for the year are chosen by a very well-organized process of nominations and voting by group members. Each year, there are about 180 or so topics that don’t make it onto the final challenge which some people choose to take on as a “Rejects Challenge.” After spending most of this year going back and forth about whether I wanted to take on these two massive lists (one from 2015 and one from 2016), I finally decided to go for it, but with no time limit. I normally post about the books I read for my challenges on Facebook and Goodreads, but I didn’t want to overwhelm my Facebook friends with upwards of 300 books (although my GoodReads friends may be a little more tolerant)!
https://abyssallibrarian.wordpress.com/2016/10/23/welcome-to-my-library
image source: https://abyssallibrarian.wordpress.com/2022/02/12/reader-struggles-meme-mini-series-revival-1
![I started my blog […] as a way to prompt me to do more writing](https://wants.blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-img_4597.jpg)
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with more time in my life I’m hoping to spend more time with my blog and writing in general. When I first started my blog, I found kindred spirits out there in the blogosphere, made new friends and I’ve even met some of them. What fun! With winter coming on (winter of 20-21 as I write this), along with a raging pandemic, I hope to be more active again and I hope you’ll come along.
https://travelswithtoby.net/about
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As I sit here, I’m beginning to realize that the looking glass which holds the life I dream of living, has become a glass wall that’s been stopping me from living the one I’ve been given, only letting me peer out to see what I feel is missing.
https://annaboley.wordpress.com/2021/02/14/liturgy-of-the-ordinary
Featured image source: https://annaboley.wordpress.com/2019/04/09/split-second-lives
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To be able enjoy the presence of beautiful humans without being scared they will leave me. To enjoy the comfort and attention of humans.
https://jonisroaming.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/looking-inside
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So here we are, I’m distantly joining the online writing community, while mostly just rambling about whatever writing topic that pops into my head. I’m going to keep my posts mostly unedited and fairly fast and loose with categories/themes and concepts. The more low maintenance something is for me, the less of a gargantuan task it will appear to be. The aim of the game is to keep tricking myself into writing lots and lots here!
https://pamwiththerambles.wordpress.com/2026/01/27/im-here-to-ramble
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I’m happy to have re-joined the WordPress community. You may also be wondering why I started a new page instead of picking up Diary of a Daydreamer again. The truth is, I logged in there earlier today with the intention of doing just that. However, after the amount of time that’s gone by and all the changes I’ve experienced in my life the last 3 years, the idea to start fresh just felt right.
https://lifewithmehpd.wordpress.com/2022/11/09/hello-again