To Blog or Not to Blog?

To Blog or Not to Blog?

That has been the question for quite some time. I have been toying with the idea of blogging now for about a year, but more seriously in the past few months. I have gone back and forth several times, and ultimately (obviously) I decided to go for it.

I feel it is necessary to explain why I decided to go for it, and why it was ever a question. So I will list the pros and cons that have been debating in my mind recently:

(Reasons) To Blog:

1. It is a way for my voice to be heard.
2. It should be cathartic.
3. It will be a form of apologetics.
4. Maybe someone besides my husband wants to hear what I have to say. (Hi, Nick!)

(Reasons) Not to Blog:

1. No one will read my blog.
2. People might not like what I have to say.
3. What if people aren't nice?
4. What if I get called names?
5. What if someone says I'm ugly? Or fat?
6. What if someone starts stalking me?
7. What if I get in trouble at work for what I say in my blog?
8. Afs;lkjaflsjaoiwef'aiodf

The latter list is probably a lot longer than this, but I can sum up all of those missing points with this: The devil doesn't want me to blog. Every time I would consider writing a post about a controversial issue, he would point out any and all negative consequences that could possible come from it. Every time I read a great post by Mama Needs Coffee or Carrots for Michaelmas, I would doubt my own blogging capabilities (...OK both of those blogs are AMAZING and will probably make anyone question their own abilities to articulate their point of view/defend the faith/etc.).

So what made me do it? What made me take the plunge? My discontent with social media and my lack of ability to post freely about my faith and my position on controversial matters, for one. Yes, I realize that my blog is more accessible than my Facebook page, but I figure most blog visitors are halfway interested in my views, and thus have to make an effort to type in the web address. Also, I couldn't fight the feeling that maybe there's a reason the Evil One didn't want me to share my story. Even if I am the only one who reads this blog, his evil ways might lose their grip on me.

 And my husband.