FReak oF natuRe

Dear reader:-:

has it ever struck you that reading blogs is like reading someone's conscious public mind - I mean do most people write things that they are unconscious of, does the blog space permit information that is free-flowing and not full of restrictive filters which we all have to use to live day in day out?
I'm just curious, because to be honest with you, it seems that the blogosphere has encouraged more sharing of personal information, more public display of thoughts, fears, wishes, etc. But in what form are we reporting this information - do our pictures, stories, jokes, whatever, betray our intimate memories thoughts and fantasies? I sometimes think they do - and sometimes they dont.
I've been reading a good deal of psychotherapy blogs in the recent months, and what I have noticed are somewhat dry, though well written and informative, thoughts on paper. What does this mean about the online, text, email universe? Does it permit one access to another person's inner being?!

Maybe that is not the point, or that is not required in all communication. Surely this is true. However, does it not seem funny that even our most emberassing moments told on paper do not compare to the actual experience of the event. Maybe in some way the written communication serves as a better, more articulated version of story; or an elaboration of one side of what happened.
But in essence - can a real even ever be described accurately? The whole of human experience, which may include sight, sound, smell, taste, thought, emotion, bodily sensation, how can we convey this information to each other? A good deal of it is missed in casual conversation. However, when we focus our attention on it - much more can be revealed.

So my question to you faithful reader - what is it that we are trying to focus on in this blogspace? I sometimes think this is a private room where I can spill out the recent psychology-related thoughts I've been having. However, in truth, I hardly ever write the actual epiphonies that happen to me>> partly because they are hard to translate onto paper.
So what can I say for myself- well I think this is a nice forum to present some preliminary ideas, to get out my thoughts that some of you may comment on. I am not sure if this is a thought forum or a place to read one's ideas.

In either case, I'm happy that you are reading and travelling along with me.

much thanks, AfroBside