A Day With No Post

I want to publish a blog post every day. Why? Because every day I think of ideas and stories that might help readers in their efforts to become Healthy Survivors, and I thoroughly enjoy the writing challenge and sense of purpose of this blog. 

But I don't publish a post every day. Why?

Because some days I'm too busy embracing my life. Commitments and unexpected situations can leave me with little spare time. To blog, I'd have to skimp on my afternoon rest and/or take away from some moment of living. (Note: Short posts take far more time to write than long ones.).

For me, a day with no blog post is symbolic, reminding me of the "Cover Without Art." In 1996, the editors of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) devoted the entire November 13th issue to global research on the newest scourge on man: HIV/AIDS. They chose to print a blank canvas for the cover instead of the usual masterpiece of art, hoping to capture how much there is yet to do and the urgency of making progress against HIV/AIDS,

The absence of art sent a powerful message.

Similarly, the absence of a post on Healthy Survivorship can send a message: A day without a post is a day I'm too busy fully embracing other spheres of my life to blog about living as fully as possible.

Comments

[Jeanne M. Hannah]

Wendy, what you said! "A day without a post is a day I'm too busy embracing other spheres of my life to blog about living as fully as possible."

This reminds me of two favorite quotes having to do with living life the the fullest:

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Albert Einstein

There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you do not do them. Charles D. Gill

I have absolutely no doubt but that your embracing other spheres of your of your life is a way in which you do live life to the fullest. What do you think?

Jeanne

[Jonnie]

This causes me the same kind of quandary, as I love to write and teach others, share my knowledge that has been passed along to me (especially from survivors, and learn by researching an issue.

I do however believe that I would rather learn from someone that has experienced an issue, than someone who read it from a book.

Don't take that the wrong way. Books are my best friends and I love to read. But being with someone who is mourning loss is better than reading about their loss. Hugging someone to console is better than taking a book to them.

The only way I am able to comprehend the situation at times is to see the emotions, body language and tone.

There is something about the people who walk down a path like your own. Some words never need to be spoken. And I feel a sense of understanding without words. I carry a notebook around to jot down notes if I have an idea while out living.

Thank you!