The Transparent Hypnotist

Arianna Huffington photograph by jdlasica

The channels clicked by as rapidly as the television set could handle the change. I cannot blame this random activity on stereotypical male scenarios (my partner, in other words), but on my own nightly restlessness. It was late and even though I had ending the caffeine transfusions earlier, I was no where near ready for sleep.

That left me sitting on the couch with a television remote control in hand, shivering because I had preprogramed the heat to lessen to a cooler temperature for sleeping. That had already kicked in and was taking the heat down a notch. Not in the mood for sitcom levity or the depression that comes with various dramas, I ended up on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Arianna Huffington, bloggesta extraordinaire was the evening guest. She is renowned for her blog, The Huffington Post, which is more like an internet newspaper (that is even in the tag line) with several writers. Anyway, she is very pro-blogging and has a new book out called The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging. Have any of you read it? And if so, what do you think?

She kept telling Mr. Stewart that he should blog, but he was very resistive because he writes all day for his show and has to concentrate on refining ideas. He would not have the time for blogging and only wishes to put out good quality work. Sounds reasonable. Blogging is not for everyone. On the idea, I am reminded of Micheal’s post here about coming up with daily ideas to write about when he guest posted for me for awhile. This is the exact reason I write about things like Ms. Huffington’s interview. Though it does not pertain to hypnosis (only on the periphery as this is the blog of a hypnotist), it does pertain to this daily task I have set for the blog and that is to discuss what is going on with me (yes, it is about me as much as about hypnosis) and my career as a hypnotist - living my passion, which is exactly what Ms. Huffington says is key to blogging. Blog your passion.

I used to have similar conversations with people about how everyone should blog, but despite the popularity of blogging, it is not for everyone (obviously). I guess I have grown used to this idea and realize this is battle not worth pursuing. If someone is going to blog, they will blog. If not, the world still manages to keep going. But it is refreshing to know that there are high-and-mighty people out there who do advocate the cause.

Now we need someone to advocate reading blogs.

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