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I am asking myself this question, reflecting on what made me start this blog nearly five years ago. What was my intention and purpose, and how can I contribute to the genealogy community? 

I think I just wanted to share, to get my voice heard for a hobby I am passionate about. There wasn’t a specific objective, and it certainly wasn’t to get on a trend to become popular. 

Sometimes there is a deeper reasoning as to why we do certain things that we may not fully be aware of in the moment, that may reveal itself in the future.

I’m also asking what do I want to write about specifically as it relates to genealogy. Because I think many topics interconnect with genealogy.

In the past, I was very achievement-based, posting with very little significance to me. I was trying to maintain a demand with what little supply I had. Which in turn, led me to burnout.

What I write going forward, my objective is that it is purposeful and fulfilling for myself that flows outward to others in that same manner.

I won’t write a lot about strategies and methodology posts unless it’s something I think many don’t know or use.

I don't have a lot of answers to my questions, but I am sure they will be uncovered at the right time.

You can apply the question, 'Why Do I [Fill in with anything you want, even genealogy]. Anything meaningful to you or mundane. You can take the time to reflect on something that may be weighing on you or to bring some perspective to something.


With that said, why do you do (E.g., genealogy)? Has the reasoning changed or expanded?


Thanks for reading.

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