By Eleaf
So I’ve been going through a blog identity crisis as you have all witnessed grandly. A little tweaking here, a little tweaking there. And before you know it, here we are. From “Everyday Simplicity and Authenticity” to “Rethinking Homemaking And A Whole Lot Of Stuff.” And I was wondering, what do YOU think?
I struggle with having a lot of great ideas without a whole lot of focus. I had a nourishing theme going on in this blog (you know, with my old categories: Nourishing Ourselves, Nourishing Kitchen, Nourishing Family and Nourishing Lifestyle), it seemed like I had a focus. But it was a focus that was fast fading because I wanted to write about other things too, and I wasn’t sure if this was the right space for it. I started the other blog to explore topics that don’t seem to fit here, but in the process I began to change what I write and the parts of me that I bring to this blog. And so I was wondering, have I lost you in all of this? I wish I had asked first for your input, because truly, without all of you my dear readers, I am might as well write in my secret journal. You know, the kind with a key and a lock and all.
As much as I write for myself, I write for YOU. I really do. And I have lost sight of that a bit. I would love to know: what is the value for YOU coming to this blog? Subscribing to this blog? Spending your precious minutes reading my words?
If you’ve been reading and noticing this blog’s subtle metamorphosis, I am dying for your observations. Here’s a few more questions, if you would be so kind to oblige:
- What topics would you like to see more of?
- What topics have you enjoyed best?
- What ways has this blog encouraged you? Or not?
- What was your reaction to the changes I’ve been making in this blog? Say it loud. I’m listening.
- Do you have any advice for me?
It’s truly time to turn the tables. YOU have a whole lot of incredibly useful and valuable stuff to say and I haven’t been very good at drawing it out. And I’m going to start learning how to. Because I want to keep writing, and YOU help me do that.
I don’t have any giveaways to entice you to answer these questions. I’ve never been a fan of those (and if you have a compelling reason for such, you can try to persuade me to the other side!) and I’m such a rebel at heart that I try to NOT do what everyone is doing. I’m just relying on your good ol’ kindness and generosity to help me out here so I can keep producing stuff worth reading and coming back to.
Much Love,
Vina
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9 Responses to “Dear Readers, Would You Kindly Let Me Know What You Think?”
Hello,
I don’t know who most of your readers are, but as for me I read your blog because I’m your friend but I never see you any more. So for me it’s just away to get connected to you and to see what topics you are dealing with. It always leaves me with some food for thought, and since I’m not here as a source of information around a subject, I think whatever you choose to write is great. However, I realize others may be here to discuss specific information, so in that case I realize this isn’t very helpful.
Amanda!! I miss you. I wish YOU blogged. I will for sure subscribe.
That would be me, too (Amanda’s comment). You’re a deep thinker, contemplator, so whatever you write about that hits you as worthy of further thought usually is worth MY giving some further thought too…of course, you know that I’m not raising a family, so some of the NH stuff doesn’t always apply…but still interesting!
Perhaps two blogs *are* appropriate…some things fit in the NH realm, some not so much…and when they overlap, you can post in both….and see how readers respond to each.
Kathy! Thanks for the advice.
And thanks for dropping by. I miss you too! 
You should blog as well. Hahaha.
You don’t have any giveaways for me? Why in the world am I reading this blog?!!!!
Well…
…because of all the reasons your friends Amanda and Kathy have cited above. You write thought-provoking posts that cause us to re-examine the way we conduct ourselves and relate to others. I love that about this blog (giveaways or not!). Keep writing. Who cares if there are slight thematic changes. Just look at your precious little one. How she has changed. And still so beautiful!
Love,
Bao
PS: You get freebies for doing giveaways…like diapers and organic foods and slings! But you may not be drawing “readers” that way. You’ll just draw obsessive, crazy moms or moms-to-be like me who just want the goods
I haven’t been reading your blog all that long so I’m not quite sure about which transformations you are talking about, and whether or not I’ve been reading since then…… But, after you said something, I did look and noticed that the headings are different
Not a surprise I didn’t notice – I just read your writing and I like that all of the topics you choose. 
Bao! Thank you for chiming in! I value your encouragement, really. And as for the giveaways, I hope you win TONS.
Hi there,
I’m a new visitor (linked here from your post on Passionate Homemakeing) and I just enjoy that you think deeply about life. I am a Christian, and although I don’t have the same perspective you do on things, I feel like you help me think about them in a different way.
Not being a crafty person, I enjoy that your crafty section is a separate blog.
That way I can just read the cool journaling you do.
And I think Bao was right about giveaways – there are a lot of amazingly obsessed people out there. Folks looking for that kind of thing would probably miss the MUCH deeper point of your blog.
Thanks for writing! I enjoy your perspective!
I haven’t been over too your other blog enough times to make any insightful comments about it (I’m a little “blog happy” at the moment and don’t want to get into yet another one!). I have been following this one though, and while I was a little bit scared AT FIRST…I’m liking what I see. I especially identify with your “imperfect mother” excerpts because it’s refreshing to see someone actually admit that once in awhile! I agree with other comments about your deep, thought-provoking train of thought and love to read your writing. I’m hooked. lol.