This Is MY Blog

Well, of course it is. That's rather obvious. But here's what I mean...

I've spent a good bit of time tonight catching up on other people's blogs that I follow, and it has been such fun!!! Some of the blogs are written by people I know, and some by people that I don't know. But from each one, I glean a bit of insight, encouragement, laughter, wisdom, or something that keeps me coming back for more.

However, being human, I can start to compare my blog to others. Thoughts like this can wander through my mind...
~ Wow, that lady sews and bakes and homeschools and exercises and makes her home look like a million dollars and takes care of 5 kids. The clothes and quilts, etc. that she makes are amazing. I can't do anything like that! I've really got to try harder to be domestic.
~ The pictures on this blog are incredible. My attempts at photography are nothing compared to those. I've got to do better.
~ I love the way this blogger writes! She should write a book! I wish I could write like that and express my thoughts so originally.
And on it goes...

So tonight I'm reminding myself of several things.
1. This is my blog, written by me. I don't have to compare any part of it to anyone else's. God created me as a unique individual, and apparently the sewing gene was not included in my package...but God still loves me, and I don't have to fit the mold of "perfect woman."
2. The main reason I started this blog was for myself. Not to be selfish, but really, I wanted a place to record my thoughts...and 10 or 20 years from now, I'll be the one to look back on it and care about it (well, hopefully my family will treasure it, too!). My primary goal was never to write for the masses or impress the whole world with how wonderful I am.

Isn't it incredible how quickly competitive thoughts enter our minds, no matter what arena of life we're dealing with???