Taking Risks

[I'm taking a break from my current reading to reflect on my blog experience thus far.]

I started this blog as a learning experience.  I have a lot of opinions and, I suppose for someone with opinions, I have a lot to say.  Yet, I am also a rational, thinking being that enjoys intellectual debate and conversation.  I am a person that listens to others, doing my best to wade through rheotric and make intellectual decisions based on evidence.

I took a risk at creating this blog.  I'm a very private person.  The thought that my views will be contrary to others is uncomforable to me.  However, I also recognize that thoughtful conversation about controversial subjects can lead to greater learning.

Thanks to the Blogger stats, I know that a few people are reading my posts.  I know it is not limited to the US.  I question why folks aren't brave enough to respond. 

I know I'm not a muse; I'm not an inspiring writer, but surely, someone out there has something to say.  I know I'm one in a million people to say the same thing.

Maybe, just maybe, we can collectively say something that will change our world.