Apparently blog audiences believe everything should be free on the internet. Why not? However, there is an economic reality here. How many of you now work for free? How long can a labor of love sustain itself on nice comments and high readership?
In addition to this blog, I have put together useful products in many different formats to meet the needs of my readership. I provide life change coaching and have written three books now for those who want to go beyond my blog, in dealing with the many difficulties of changing something important in midlife. Going by my page-view statistics, I decided to provide a step-by-step workbook on how to change your life and, most recently, what to do if you feel like a loser.
Is it really impossible to “monetize” a blog? Must I now conclude that you only want free information online? If so, this leaves me with the difficult quandary:
Should I continue this blog?
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Laura Lee, this is a very beautiful commentary on love.
I’ve been thinking about love a lot lately. Tomorrow it will be a year since Alex died. The relationship I had with him was not an easy one. There was only one time in 5 years of on and off relationship, and that was shortly before he died that I actually felt his love. So, love has been something I have been contemplating and plan to write …probably a fair bit about.
I think your last paragraph says it very well.
You can’t offer to others something you don’t possess.
I had to come to Peace with myself before I became good company for others.
It just “Flows” nicely now.
Too soon old, too late smart………
Brad
Hello Brad! I thought we had lost you!
So you’re still reading and loving yourself?
Laura Lee
Hi L L!
In recent months I moved, gainfull employment has found me again (and a sweetie has entered the picture).
Things do change, often when we least expect it!
A conversation with a young friend yesterday centered on being grateful and enjoying the many blessings of your Life NOW, putting an appropriate effort into changing what isn’t working but not letting the disappointments become the focuss of your thoughts. Put the energy into what IS working!
Keep up the good work. I don’t always agree but I always find your thoughts interesting.
Brad
Congrats Brad! Hope it all turns out great! LLC
Laura,
This is avery good description of what we all wish for in our lives. We do need to accept ourselves for what we are and change what we can, stay focused on the positive and love no matter what the issues are. I have learned much about myself and my husband, and I have learned that no matter what the issues are, I could not imagine life without him. Two people come together and build, and over time become fused. If something needs changing, then it is sometimes the worst things that bring the best results and teach us all the meaning of strength and love for better or worse. Thanks Laura, you have my vote.
Thank you Laura J!
You have obviously learned much through your life and your marriage.
More power to you! Blessings, Laura Lee