Thursday, November 28, 2013

In September I attended my first Inscribe Writer's Conference. I enjoyed it for a number of reasons but mostly because it spurred me on to get back to my writing and blogging. I've been writing more, mostly poetry which I am really enjoying. However, it took me until yesterday to truly figure out what to do with my blog. You see I was suddenly inundated with information on what makes a good blog, and I was almost embarrassed by my blog. So, I attempted to update it but still wasn't happy with it--there wasn't any unique perspective to it. Then last night it hit me. Well, the Holy Spirit gave me the idea while I was reading Eternity in Their Hearts by Don Richardson. I had read the book before I went overseas. Now it had a totally different meaning because I connected with his stories, his examples. Heck--I've LIVED with some of those examples. Then the idea hit me--why couldn't I write about that? About, how I see the world, especially the world I grew up in, after living away from it for 20 years. How do I see the world around me differently? In some instances, my change of viewpoint is drastic. In most instances, it's very subtle. Most of the time I don't even notice it unless I make a conscious effort to think about it.

I realized that, like my children, I also "grew up (not physically but mentally, emotionally and especially spiritually)" in a cross-cultural setting. So why is there no term for someone like me? Thus, I coined a term: TCA--Third Culture Adult. That's me. I like the term. I like who I am. I like how I see the world because what I've learned, I've learned through living a life of faith in my Father God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. How exciting and beautiful is that!

Here is my disclaimer: In no way am I unique in being a TCA. I know there are many of you out there. I am just simply writing about it from my perspective.

5 comments:

Kimmy said...

Any blog is unique and has it's own purpose and flavour. I am discouraged that you thought yours could be potentially embarrassing. I've never looked at a list of "What Makes a Good Blog" because I think I'd probably quit writing then. I've been so close to quitting, so many times, but then I realize what a therapeutic outlet it is for me because I enjoy writing so much. I think every blog is unique and has something to offer, just like the person who writes the blog does.
I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts as you write on here.

Connie Mae Inglis said...

You're right, Kimmy. I'm glad you haven't quit your blog. I love reading it, even though I seldom comment. I especially like how it reveals your spiritual growth--learning to thank more and trust more. Beautiful.

Lovella said...

Connie, I'm REALLY looking forward to reading your thoughts on this.

Kim, I love reading your blog. It somehow helps me feel closer to you though we live many miles apart!!

Lovella said...

Connie, I'm REALLY looking forward to reading your thoughts on this.

Kim, I love reading your blog. It somehow helps me feel closer to you though we live many miles apart!!

fudge4ever said...

Hi Connie,

Just thought I would stop by for a visit. How wonderful it is to get to know another 'sister' in the family - in two families, the family of Jesus and the Inscribe family. I look forward to getting to know you better!

Pam Mytroen
writenow@shaw.ca