If you are reading this,may I tell you this is not really my first blog entry. After several days into blogging,I have utterly realized why I started in the first place.
Back in college,eight years ago,I was a member of the school’s publication which served as the voice of the studentry. Since then,I got fully engrossed with writing news, poems, reviews, and even stories.But to tell you frankly,the tasks and responsibilities I had were never stress-free.
I struggled most in expressing my contemplations due to vocabulary insufficiencies and insecurities. “This is not good enough, I am not good enough”, I could clearly hear myself saying.Deadlines we’re really toxic then,and I hate to say that I wasn’t able to submit the given tasks during cutoffs.
Expectedly, the editors chided me for too much dawdling, and that made me more lethargic and unresponsive. A couple of years later, I quitted.
I write not to impress but to express.
Now, I’m back and I want to restart that fragmented part of my past. I have this robust penchant for writing and I’m more certain to continue it.
Why blogging?
Obviously, using this platform, I can express my thoughts freely without any inhibitions. I have a voice here.
This means that I can spread out the things I like or don’t like,even those things that can help to change the world.
I am writing not to impress but to express.With love and optimism,may the good Lord guide me in this journey I am about to embark on.
-Anabel Geneta-Raymundo-
/lebanagr/
Best of luck, keep writing 😀
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Same with you!God bless!
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With expression comes joy.
With joy, fullness.
With fullness, peace.
May light shine upon your path.
And may your expression bring you down a path of peace.
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Wow!Thank you so much!May you also find peace and light ahead of you.God bless you!
Wishes,
Anabel
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I love this so much! This is my first time truly blogging and it’s becoming a great way for me to express myself and let people in on who I am. I hope to reach people who can relate to me and I hope to help others who might need it. Only time will tell how I am doing but great post!
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Nice to hear that.I wish you good luck,girl.Just continue what you’re doing. You have a voice-good and clear.Let the world hear it and hope you inspire more people..God bless you!
Wishes,
Lebana
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Hi Lebana!! Welcome to blogging!! Glad to hear you want to write to express, not impress!
Thank you for following my blog!
Melinda
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You’re most welcome.
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Keep writing!!! Find your unique and lovely voice!
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Thank you,Joy.That’s so kind of you!
God bless you!
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I always remind myself that writing is a need and not a want. I write because it makes me sane, in a manner of speaking.
Don’t write for people, write for you. In fact, it would be best if you didn’t share what you write, because then it’s subject to the harshness of the world.
Write for you.
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Very true!I’ll take that advice.
Thank you so much!
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Finding your unique voice is the essence of writing…
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Thank you so much!
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I hope I, too, write to express, as well as to inform. You have created a lovely, engaging blog!
Thanks for following mine!
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You’re most welcome.Keep writing.God bless you!
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Keep writing! I’ve been writing since I was a little girl. Thanks for stopping by my blog too!
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You’re welcome,dear.I admire your passion for writing.That’s a tough act!Congratulations!
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Thanks for following my best friend’s and my blog, and good luck!!
By the way, “Lebana” is “Anabel” spelled backwards, isn’t it? I’m sure I’m not the first to notice that. =)
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My pleasure!
You’re right,Lebana is Anabel..
I wish you luck,my friend.God bless you!
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Thanks, you too!! ^-^
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😃😃😃😃
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The statement, “I write not to impress but to express” is now going to be etched into my thoughts and my writing. I love that! Thanks for the expression.
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I’m glad to hear that.Thank you so much for the lovely words.God bless you!
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I LOVE THIS: “I am writing not to impress but to express.With love and optimism,may the good Lord guide me in this journey I am about to embark on.” Please continue to follow your dreams, and you will certainly light a path that will improve the vision, the wisdom, and the compassion of those who are blessed by your words.
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I’m truly humbled with your feedback,Sir!Thank you very much!Your motivating words awakened my crumbling spirit.As long as He allows me to write,I will,Sir.
God bless you!
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Hi Lebana!
Here’s a toast to writing to express instead to impress!
Great that you continue to express your voice. Thank you for that.
Much Love,
Steffi
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Thank you so much,Stefanie.
I’m truly delighted with your words.
Have a great night from where I live.
God bless you!
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Wow! I am so impressed with your humble introduction… I love the way you introduce yourself.
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Thank you so much,John.You make my cup overflow with joy.Looking forward to reading your posts.
God bless you!
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You’re welcome! My thoughts we have the same goals. To inspire among the poorest who needs wisdom.
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Glad to know that I’m not alone on this journey.PTL!Keep inspiring people!
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This is a kinda non-sense question. But I need to know, what is PTL? please.
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It’s ok! I actually asked the same question before.PTL means ‘Praise the Lord’
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Oh! Nice… Thanks a lot!
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Thanks,too.God bless you!
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Bird does not sing to express an opinion.
Bird sings because she has a song to sing.
Seek peace,
Paz
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Definitely!
Thank you so much,Paz.
God bless you!
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Nice! 🙂 Bon-re-Voyage!
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Thank you so much!
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Keep on writing and expressing yourself. Remember though, Listening is a skill that is much more valuable than speaking. Use your writing to help you understand yourself.
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I will.Thank you so much!
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“I write not to impress but to express.” … perfect perspective!
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Thank you so much,dear.
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My dearest Anabel, I have nominated you for the Awesome Blogger Award! May you continue to share that awesome gift of words that our awesome God has given you! Me and God love you and think you are AWESOME! ❤
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Thank you for making me feel AWESOME today!You surely did!You never failed to amaze me with your thoughtful acts.I’ll try to respond to this award soon.Thank you,my sister!God bless you!
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I thank God for allowing me to give! 🙂 You’re ALWAYS awesome to me and God! ❤ Take your time! Enjoy! ❤
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Thank you so much!Take care,my dear sister!
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❤
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Thank you so much!Take care,my sister!
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Nice post Lebana. I’m looking forward to reading more xx
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Thank you so much,dear.
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reach for the goal, but enjoy the journey…
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Thank you,dear.Enjoy the journey,too.
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Being ADD, dyslexic, my first impression of the title was “chaste waves” 😉
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[ Smiles ] You seem to be expressing yourself rather well.
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Thank you so much for the kind words.Appreciated it!
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[ Smiles ] You are most welcome, Legana!
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Wishes!
Lebana
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Writing is existential for those who don’t do it for money. You write because you are a writer and you are a writer because you write…
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I couldn’t agree more.I feel blessed because I am one of you.Wishes!
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So glad you took blogging up, I too look over my shoulder and ask similar questions … just keep tapping those keys.
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Thank you,Roger.
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I like the motto for you blog!
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Glad you liked it.
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Great thoughts. Writing allows the inner self to come out. And your’re right … it should be to express and not impress. Excellent work.
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Thank you so much,dear.
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Express and not impress, love it!
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Thank you.
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Hi Lebana, just wanted to add my encouragement- God has always been less impressed with externals than the ‘hidden (wo)man of the heart. What’s impossible within ourselves is completely possible and more than probable! with the Lord. I pray He blesses you mightily for your heart to share Him with others and magnifies your voice- it is as unique as you are and there’s not another like it . “I write not to impress but to express..” Loved this expression! Think it must be true of us all as we endeavor to find our ‘voice’. Grace & Peace. : )
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Thanks for the encouragement,dear.He is my guide as I traverse this trajectory, and He always blesses me as I write my heart and mind.Good luck and more power to you.Smile.😃😃
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“I write not to impress but to express.”
I love that line so much.
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Glad you loved it.
Thanks,dear.
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I have gone through so many writing styles, attempts, imitations, and syntheses. These days I’m just letting it fly and using Grammarly and Power Thesaurus a lot (both free). Hope this helps and thank you so much for your support at my blog. I really do appreciate it. 😍
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Thank you so much for that tip,dear.May you have more powerful writings in the future God bless you!
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And you too! ⛪🌈🌟
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“ORT-ORT-ORT-ORT-!” (My SEAL of Approval)
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Thank you for reblogging…God bless you.
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I AM—BY YOU! 😀
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