Let Us Begin...

If one is to write a blog, it might be a good idea if one has a subject.  But what should I be writing about?  I could strive to become the foremost expert in all things related to Transformers, though I’m pretty sure Ryan over at Seibertron.com has me beat on that.  I could use it as an outlet for my thoughts during my sociological and theological studies without having to cite a source for every single idea that has popped into my head.  I could use it as a place to talk about my frustrations and revelations as I go through life, sharing my fears and joys with the world at large.  I know some who use their blog as a family newsletter.  Perhaps it is best if, rather than trying to have a solitary subject and focus, I opt to pick “all of the above”. 

True, it would make this blog a multi-faceted hodgepodge of subject matters and ideas, but isn’t that basically what it means to be human?  I think it is, I believe that being human means we are multi-faceted and that it is dehumanizing to actually try and reduce us down to one single descriptive category.  Not that we aren’t organized hierarchically.  Surely there are things in our lives that influence us more than others.  The human equation, for an advocate of critical realist personalism is far too complex to be so narrowly focused.  

But why share my thoughts and ideas?  I never really thought that having a blog was a good idea, fearing I might become someone who is just spouting half-baked ideas into the maelstrom of thought that has become the background noise of our society.  Or worse, doing what I have seen others do and using this as a platform to silence others as a tyrant rather than encouraging dialogue and developing ideas.  After all, I am just a layman.  I have a fairly simple life.  Much as I might like to change the world, I think so monumental a task is well beyond me.  The only reason I can see to share my thoughts and ideas is the hope that perhaps God will use me to help another.   If I can spare someone from making some of my mistakes, if I can share an insight that helps another, then I suppose that is sufficient reason to have done so.

So here we go, where is this going to lead, no clue.  But for those interested in seeing a bit more behind my mask, hearing my thoughts and ideas and watching them develop then I thank you for your interest.  I could really use some subject matter to start with so if anyone wants to pitch out a thought or two I’d really appreciate it.

~Daniel