I actually just did it yesterday. I went back and forth about sharing my photo in my About section on my first blog for more than a year. Then I had a conversation with another blogger about real vs. AI-assisted writing and realized that real is raw, and people appreciate seeing that a real person is behind all the words and creativity. That’s the new rare.
Perfection is out. It doesn’t mean I’m lazy for not over-perfecting every word. I work so hard at writing because I’ve realized it’s my purpose to share in this way. It’s what brings my heart and life joy, and consistently, it grows me.
It also heals those old wounds that once told me to keep quiet. I appreciate existing. I can appreciate this fear I’ve held dissolving and being replaced with a devotion to being real, human, and happy to be here.
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Its a lovely photo, I’m not sure I’m brave enough to do the same. Although I agree that its good for people to see the realness behind it all. I certainly appreciated it.
The new blog logo(s) looks cool too.
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Thank you. It wasn’t bravery, really. It was acknowledgement it’s needed for me and others to know, to an extent, they are dealing with a real person. Healing for me. I need to stop hiding! Thank you! I have been working on tying all spaces together and am almost through with it. It is like a safe hug, all of them, a star if you will, and or circle. I needed it. Thank you for noticing! 🖤
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