My Reasons for Blogging

Blogging kills several birds with one stone.

1. Discipline. I can always use more discipline and routine in my life. Private journaling is also an option but there is no accountability. My own attempts at journeling have lead to brooding and self-absorbtion. Don't need that.

2. Connection. Blogging isn't a dinner with friends and family but is does allow for conversation and reflection. Granted the blogger(s) usually dominate a particular blog but who said the readers can't start their own blog.

3. Improves the thought process. Writing, especially in an environment of accountability and exposure provide a great way to bounce ideas and distill one's own thoughts.

There are others but they are related closely enough to the above three.