Yesterday when I went to sleep, I thought that tomorrow I will write something good in my blog. I got up early from my bed. That promise which I made to myself was still in my mind. I completed my routine task. But, unfortunately not a single thought came to my mind. May be I was missing my family the most after a long time, as it is festival time in my home. So I decided that, there was no point in writing something for the sake of writing. So finally I decided to see what the other peoples were up to. What were the thoughts going through their mind? So I decided- “I would read other people’s blog in my free time today.”
After the lunch, I started surfing other people’s blogs according to my preferences of tags. I am sure you people will guess it right that, “a Young man in his mid twenties having relationship status as single will prefer to read posts under which tag or category first?” 😉 Yes, you are right I preferred to read those posts which were tagged under love. 🙂 Then I started reading blogs of different people from various parts of the world. I liked many of those posts and with due respect to some other writers, I did not like their posts. May be those posts were good, but I did not identify with them.
But one thing really hurt me after going through all those posts. That was- I saw some posts which were really good, rather I will say they were excellent. But what really astonished me that, those posts had neither one like nor a single comment from any of the people. Where as those posts deserves much beyond than a like or a comment from its reader. And there was another amazing trend I saw.
I went through some posts which were either really terrible or just average. I may say that those posts were nothing in comparisons to other posts which I mentioned before. Still more than 100 blogger’s pressed like button on them. And obviously some hundreds of people gave their comments on those posts. From my heart, I knew that these posts got more recognition then they deserve from readers. But so many people could not be wrong. I thought maybe there was something wrong with me. So I started looking for the actual reason behind me going against so many people’s view. It took me some time, but I got to the conclusion why so many people appreciate those posts. Actually the reason was that most of those were written by some good looking people or those blog pages were designed beautifully. Then only I knew that actually in war between Mind & Beauty always Beauty wins. And other remaining posts were either written by some famous people or some people who hold key positions in their organization. So in both these cases they are going to be appreciated for their work, does not matter they worth it or not.
I do believe when a person write something, he gives it his heart, mind and soul & obviously lots of time. In the end what he wants in return is appreciation. A writer is happy of the fact that at least his writings are reaching to so many peoples. Similarly what hurt him most is, when his creation goes unnoticed. So if someone is good at something, we must encourage him by appreciating his work. Actually we people never give something its worth, if it’s available to us for free. We value it only when we spend some bucks for it.
I know this post of mine is going to get neither a single like nor a single comment. Still I thought I should share this thought of mine with you people.As i feel everyone should promote talent with out caring about his gender, his religion, his position, his nationality etc. Everyone must appreciate the good work that person is doing.
I do not consider myself as a writer; I just write what my heart says. Still this post of mine is dedicated to all those wonderful writers whose efforts went unnoticed.
Amber
October 6, 2011
This is such a hard post to read because it is so TRUE. I think you’re quite right that few people take the time to notice others. Yet everyone hopes that they get noticed.
If they want to start getting noticed, the best way to do it is actually to care about other people first. That’s how people found my blog – through my encouraging comments on others’ posts. My advice is: make someone smile and they’ll be interested in you. =)
You wrote: “So if someone is good at something, we must encourage him by appreciating his work.” – I agree with you! Keep writing!
Arindam
October 6, 2011
Thanks Amber 🙂
Amber
October 7, 2011
You are most welcome.
Arindam
October 7, 2011
🙂 🙂
Erin McNaughton
October 7, 2011
I think most people write for the sake of expressing and understanding their own thoughts, but it means so much to have someone recognize your efforts and appreciate your sharing. This is a great post, and so true. Keep up the good work!
Arindam
October 7, 2011
Thanks Erin… i appreciate that you like my post 🙂
Neha Mohanty
October 7, 2011
I loved this post. I believe that the true award for every writer is appreciation of his work. Money and other worldly pleasures are ephemeral and someone who is a true writer does not consider them as a reward for his writing. As your post suggests talent should be encouraged and appreciated.
Arindam
October 7, 2011
as always u r right 🙂
Neha Mohanty
October 7, 2011
Hahaha I’m not always right 😀
Piyush
October 7, 2011
Talent is like natural resources. It’s not available on the surface, you need to go digging deep for it. Deep insight, you have presented in this post…… love it!
Arindam
October 7, 2011
Thanks Piyush for such lovely words … by the way u r also an wonderful writer… keep going 🙂
writingfeemail
October 9, 2011
I have often had similar thoughts. For the record, I think your writing definitely has a style that is both unique and excellent. Keep on writing!
Arindam
October 9, 2011
Again Thanks Renee… i really appreciate that you liked my style of writing.. and for sure i will keep on writing as long as people like you are there to motivate me 🙂
Priya
October 21, 2011
Talent does deserve recognition, Arindam. Sometimes it takes time, sometimes time isn’t enough to make it happen.
It is beautifully presented post, and a well penned idea. While I might not completely agree with you about beauty being a factor that moves people, I do know that it isn’t completely incorrect either.
Amber above has put it so well, too — “make someone smile, and they’ll be interested in you.” I’ve seen that work. Without fail. I think this criterion takes more “likes” than beauty.
Your work and depth of belief deserves appreciation. And it will certainly begin to get it! Hang in there. And keep penning (keying) your thoughts.
Arindam
October 21, 2011
Thanks a lot Priya..
Yes i agree with all those points you have made. Yes beauty is may not be a major factor. But i saw lots post getting lots of appreciation not for their contents; but for the images of tree, dog, cat, forest or any scenic beauty. I referred these things as beauty also. May be i am wrong. But i got that feeling after visiting to so many people’s blog.
Yaa i will be in the race for sure. As i do not like to quit. Thanks for such a motivating comment 🙂
the island traveler
November 1, 2011
I can totally relate to your experience. For a while that troubled me too. Then it dawn on me why not lead by example. So I try my best to really get to know the blog and what’s it all about. It worked for me. A lot of my blogroll friends had been very supportive with various talents in their own way. As for beauty, sadly a lot still get blinded by the superficial, fleeting exterior. So for those who look deeper into the real person… Kudos! Great post…
Arindam
November 1, 2011
Thanks a lot 🙂 And yes i am also trying my best to get to know the blog & what its all about! And I hope i will get to know how to deal with it one day 🙂
Thanks a lot for the visit & for your kind words…
Joe
January 20, 2012
Reaching back to some of your older posts to see when and how you garnered so much talent and attention here on WordPress. This is wonderful Arindam, simply brilliant! And so true.
I too see some posts that might not deserve the attention it has received and vice versa. There are wonderful blogs out there that do not get the attention they deserve. I’m made it a point of mine, as well as you have, to get out there and support our fellow bloggers.
Arindam
January 20, 2012
Joe this one is the post, where I gain confidence that yes I can also write. It will always remain among my fav and this post will always stay close to my heart. I spoke my heart out for the first time in this post. Thank you for spending your time in finding this post commenting on it. It gave me a chance to spend some time with this post again. 🙂 Thanks buddy, I hope our friendship will grow with time. And we both will support our fellow bloggers in bringing out their best.