Expansion

What is the point of writing a blog? The danger is the mindless barking joke. The aim might be expansion. An expansion of what, ego or being? Hopefully being. Now this is interesting as it raises the question of definition. Which raises the question of my understanding of Eastern and specifically Buddhist and Western notions of self and Self. The expansion of what then might be clear; it's experience and understanding. The act of reflection and trying to honestly appraise and be creative forms the experience and thus the understanding. I know I tend to be a bit 'telegraphic' a bit condensed in posts but hopefully the gist comes across.

At a recent party a number of my friends mentioned my blogging;
One asked an other 'is it any good?'
I must admit I did like the answerer 'I suspect it's not to every one's taste, but if you have the ears and understand it then it probably is' Now that did appeal to the ego!
An other said she thought it was a brave thing to do. And yes, taking down defenses does require some bravery. But only whilst clinging to old habits. Once the softening starts it seems to get easier.

I suppose I also use posts to tune into my direction; what am I with and where am I taking it? Am I expanding my life or getting stuck?

The economy seems to be contracting. Which may be no bad thing if we could find a way of sharing out the work and rewards. But that isn't going to happen so it will be tough for some. This raises questions about personal expansion and openness and survival. I am lucky I should be able to weather the financial storm and still expand as a person. I am waiting to see how it pans out.