So let’s start with a definition:
envy
- desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable thing belonging to (someone else).
- to regard (a person or thing) with envy: She envies you for your success. I envy your writing ability.
Let’s just clear the air…
I think I am suffering from a little known condition called bloggers envy and I am not going to seek out or find a cure for my symptoms therefore I’ll embrace the cause of this condition in the hope that it will help me move forward.
I read a lot of remarkable blogs by unique individuals who share various insights that somehow expand my knowledge on humanity, but more importantly, I’m exposed to a far broader depth of experience and understanding than I originally anticipated when I decided to lace up my writers gloves and enter the ring of blogging.
Sometimes I get a little envious regarding the design and layout of another bloggers page. There are some beautifully titled blogs with supporting complimentary imagery, design, font and colour that enhances the content of the writing and gives the page itself its own personality! Panic sets in as I marvel in despair at fellow bloggers consistent quality and output!
It’s incredible!
“Don’t these people have jobs!!” my bruised ego yells at the top of its lungs, only to find out that these people do have full time jobs and some manage families, navigate relationships, are in full time education, engage in sports activities and in some cases manage ongoing medical conditions…
But I’m not done yet!
You have an assorted range of writing styles and while I am still trying to develop the sound this blog; I read so many beautifully written pieces I actually “feel” the intent of the writer, especially in the cult, sub-genre of the Open Letter. I guarantee if I read one of those I can expect to access a far broader range of emotions than Pixar’s latest offering Inside Out would have us believe.
But despite the opening definition my envy isn’t a negative and all-encompassing darkness, it inspires me to do something that I feel everyone should do regardless of whether they actually write a blog or not and that is to…
Find your own voice.
So I will continue to dwell in the awe and envy that I feel within this community of voices and know that the only antidote to my bloggers envy is to persist and swim in the depth of human experience that only this type of unique forum can provide.
Until next time!
I too suffer from bloggers envy but like you I use it as an inspiration. I think we are on the right track!
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I hope so, bloggers envy gives us a real opportunity to learn from others while growing ourselves. 😊
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Everyone is awesome in their own way. For some people writing is a difficult thing they have to put a lot of energy toward. For others, it’s a way to relax and express themselves. I think your blog is awesome :).
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Awww Thank you Phoenix, I am not a natural writer as ideas don’t always flow, but the fun is in the discovery and you’re right we are all awesome in our own way! 😊
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I enjoyed your blog, and thanks for the follow! I too have been have suffering from bloggers envy since I started blogging exactly 1 month ago today. I have been playing with themes, fonts, and placement of pictures. I will continue to expand my visual aptitude; however, I know that this should not take the place of my written prowess which causes me to be a bit sharper with my written tools as I have realized that these tools bring more attention to my blog at times. These other bloggers are amazing and I appreciate what I learn from them and continue to pick their brains, “pages”, and the like, but I have learned that when you just allow yourself to flow as you have, it works out as it should most days! I’ve been quite thrilled about my journey thus far and it just keeps getting better! Keep it up you’re doing great! 🙂
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Thank you so much ladycamecu, and I have to agree with you! But I do enjoy my bloggers envy because it does encourage me to be inspired by others which includes more established bloggers and newbies like us!
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Oh yes. I also realized that some also pay quite a bit more money than I do to maintain some really nice blogs, lol. I have not reached that level yet as I just wanted to see what blogging was all about first. Now that I know, I have actually mapped out a little outline of how I want it too look after E. English I really enjoyed her format. I knew once I saw the outline I liked it would speak volumes to me!
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I’ve been a writer my whole life, but blogging for about 5 years now on and off. 😐 I’m on blog number three. Believe me it can take a while to find your niche. Just focus on what you have to offer humanity. This post alone says you have lots to offer in terms of voice and perspective. “Blogger Envy”, as you so creatively say, is the equivalent of my motivation to be the best at what I do. Once I started focusing on my strengths and the topic I knew the most about…EVERYTHING else fell into place. Peace & Love ♥E.E.
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I agree but writing doesn’t come as naturally to me as it does for some, so my initial bloggers envy, does turn into respect for the writer, which leads to motivation to find my own individual sound. Thanks for the peace and love E. English, in my life at the moment I need both! 🙂
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Understandable, but you will find your sound as long as you’re passionate. And anytime Tyrone, that is my purpose in life nothing more or less ✌❤ 🙂
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Oh goodness, you have outlined something I had not put my finger on before, so many gifted people how would anyone ever come and look at my little blog. Thanks for this
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Don’t worry Phil, it’s almost like colours of the rainbow, all the various colours stand together. Your audience will grow, just keep on keeping on 😊
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