Before this, I hadn't heard of Priestley - an English playwright, social commentator and novelist. I love it when I come across a quote that speaks to me without knowing anything about the author. Firstly, it gives me the chance to mull over the quote in my time without any bias of who said it, in what context or what they were referring to. However, if I so choose, I can research into it and find out more about the context.
This quote spoke to me because last year I wondered whether it was worth continuing on with my blog. Was this a form of communication that mattered? Was I even saying anything new or of importance? I try to be open-minded but I felt like my blog had become one-sided, I was obviously expressing my opinion but was it being heard in the way that I intended it? I still sometimes wonder these things but I realised that it was important to me to write, to share my experience in living a life inspired by the classics and to help inspire others. Some of you reached out to me last year and I knew then that I was being heard and understood and was very pleased. I also reflected on how much I enjoy reading other people's blogs, am inspired by their words and how they communicate their ideas. Is this a more elaborate form of communication? I don't think so. Social commentators, like J.B. Priestley have been commenting on society for millennia. Sure, the methods of disseminating information may have changed but essays and personal reflections are what fuel our minds, ignite new ideas and generate discussion.
Still there are risks with internet communication. If ever I say anything that you don't agree with or you are unsure of my meaning, by all means reach out. Let's have a conversation :)
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