Today is for a type of post I haven’t really done before, but it has been something I have been sitting on for a while. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t been feeling very inspired of late. As 2014 drew to a close, I found myself wondering where I fit in the entire scheme of things. I had a crazy roller coaster of a year; In Rhi’s Pantry was created, and I finally had a place that I could share my crazy, obsessive love for food on my own terms, aiming to find my feet in the world and set some goals for where I want to be.
I had a surge of amazing people enter my life, many of which I have connected with in a way I would never have dreamed imaginable; it just goes to show some of the amazing things that social media can create around you, without you even noticing.
On the other side, there were things that happened that brought a little negativity, and I found my perspective was changing in ways that I never desired. It is crazy how such small things can add up and create such an impact on your personality; I was becoming unhealthily competitive in retaliation, and beginning to think that my content wasn’t worthy if I didn’t have the numbers, likes, or reaction to match it. I was judging my worth on the number of ‘thumbs up’ that sat next to it.
I put myself online. I’ve made the choice to share parts of my life online, and don’t get me wrong, I am so humbled and in love with what my little website has become. I’ve just made the choice to realise that behind those numbers and ‘thumbs up’ are real people. Whether a person clicks ‘like’, or they want to read my content is 100% their own choice.That number of likes sitting under your post isn’t a representation of the quality of your work. Seeing a higher number in a space other than your own doesn’t mean that person is any more talented, unique or authentic than yourself; that number does not put you on a ranking of importance. I was in a mindset that if a blog post, image, video or recipe didn’t have as high a reaction to it compared to what I had seen others receive, it wasn’t successful and I had failed. This isn’t truth. If that post has made me smile while I write it, made me proud for a moment, made me feel as if I have offered something original and special to the humungous world of blogging, that is all that matters to me. I never want popularity to be the reason I continue to do what I do.
As I walked through the Winter Gardens yesterday, I felt more inspired than I have in a long time (millions of pretty flowers will do that to you!). For right now, I’m happy to do what I do for my happiness and for the moment of interest created when someone decides to read something I’ve made from my heart. I LOVE that I have the opportunity to do what I do, so 2015 will be for working for enjoyment and celebrating the work of those around me.
To the people who brought positivity, mentored me, made me laugh and gave me a push when I needed it, I am forever grateful. Also, to the people that follow me now, your support doesn’t go unnoticed. Whether you sit quietly watching my page or are an avid commenter, you each put the biggest smile on my face!
Rhi xxx
I had a surge of amazing people enter my life, many of which I have connected with in a way I would never have dreamed imaginable; it just goes to show some of the amazing things that social media can create around you, without you even noticing.
On the other side, there were things that happened that brought a little negativity, and I found my perspective was changing in ways that I never desired. It is crazy how such small things can add up and create such an impact on your personality; I was becoming unhealthily competitive in retaliation, and beginning to think that my content wasn’t worthy if I didn’t have the numbers, likes, or reaction to match it. I was judging my worth on the number of ‘thumbs up’ that sat next to it.
I put myself online. I’ve made the choice to share parts of my life online, and don’t get me wrong, I am so humbled and in love with what my little website has become. I’ve just made the choice to realise that behind those numbers and ‘thumbs up’ are real people. Whether a person clicks ‘like’, or they want to read my content is 100% their own choice.That number of likes sitting under your post isn’t a representation of the quality of your work. Seeing a higher number in a space other than your own doesn’t mean that person is any more talented, unique or authentic than yourself; that number does not put you on a ranking of importance. I was in a mindset that if a blog post, image, video or recipe didn’t have as high a reaction to it compared to what I had seen others receive, it wasn’t successful and I had failed. This isn’t truth. If that post has made me smile while I write it, made me proud for a moment, made me feel as if I have offered something original and special to the humungous world of blogging, that is all that matters to me. I never want popularity to be the reason I continue to do what I do.
As I walked through the Winter Gardens yesterday, I felt more inspired than I have in a long time (millions of pretty flowers will do that to you!). For right now, I’m happy to do what I do for my happiness and for the moment of interest created when someone decides to read something I’ve made from my heart. I LOVE that I have the opportunity to do what I do, so 2015 will be for working for enjoyment and celebrating the work of those around me.
To the people who brought positivity, mentored me, made me laugh and gave me a push when I needed it, I am forever grateful. Also, to the people that follow me now, your support doesn’t go unnoticed. Whether you sit quietly watching my page or are an avid commenter, you each put the biggest smile on my face!
Rhi xxx
