Kicking the Habit

I don't know if you've noticed, but I've temporarily turned off comments because I am trying out an experiment to see what it feels like to detach from the need to be liked and noticed. As anyone knows who has a blog, comments can be OBSESSIVE. Don't even get me started on the visit counters you can download! They might as well call them "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Instigators." or "Manic Depressive Clickers." I finally kicked the habit over a year ago, and my self-esteem rose to normal levels once again.

That being said, the blog feels quieter, more one sided. I'm not sure I like it yet--it's kind of like taking a break from a friend who is wild and fun, but takes a lot of your energy away. I kind of wish everybody would try it--kind of like "De-Lurking day" except it would be "De-Comment" day. See how it feels to you!

I wrote to a friend recently, that the older I get, the more I like the quiet and the essentials. Well, why not try it here? It's good to break the habit once in awhile, just to see what remains.