Why I Write This Blog

Do you like what you read from One Ash?  I hope so! For me it’s very personal and my way of serving you, our readers.  Please read about Why I Write This Blog to learn a little more about how I view the blog. Thank you for being a part of the One Ash Homestead community- you are a blessing to us!

There are a log of bloggers out there that are trying to make a living from their blog.  That’s not me. Sure, I have some ads and some affiliate links to earn some commissions, but those don’t always even cover the costs of keeping this blog going.  For me, writing this blog is something of greater value, more emotional.  It’s about giving and teaching. It’s about sharing what I experience, what I believe, and what I learn with a group of folks who are truly interested in reading what I have to say.  It’s about having a community of people who are equally yoked in many values and ethical beliefs who will read, learn and share. My blog is not about trying to have a million followers, or about being able to post how I made thousands of dollars this month blogging.  I have always loved teaching others and I have always kept a journal.  This blog is my way of combining both of those loves.  I believe that God has given me a bit of talent in both areas of teaching and writing so that I can help others understand. For me, this blog is my mission field to be able to use those talents.

So, with that said, I got off track for a while and had to take a break. I began thinking that this blog could be the answer to all my financial worries (and yes, we all have them!).  I started partnering with big-time bloggers and started using expensive programs and all the things that are “typical” for blogs to make you a salary.  And then, you know what I found?  I found out that unless I was going to commit several hours each day and week, I wasn’t going to make a salary off my blog.  But more importantly, I found out that my soul wasn’t happy trying to add that kind of time into my already busy schedule.  I found out that I felt pressured to write and turn out new posts way more often than I was inspired to write.  I began to see my blog, my mission field, as a job rather than a fulfilling, soul quenching reward.

Now, don’t fret- I’m not going to stop writing my blog! But be assured- I am convicted to write only when truly inspired, not just to turn out content to make money.  So there may be times when you don’t hear from me for a week, or there may be times when I write every day. You’ll still see some ads (to curb some of the necessary blog cost), and when I include an affiliate link or review, you can be sure it’s because I use or value the product and simply want you to know about it.  You can also  be assured that I am writing from my heart, and writing because I want to share with you and help you learn. After all, in this life sharing with others is about all we have.  I hope that you will subscribe and continue to follow along as I share, one life experience at a time. 

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