10 Years Ago Today this Blog Began

And hearty congratulations to Jonny Baker, who on the same day, marked his 10-years. Jonny has been a constant blogging companion on my journey for the whole 10-years. We've yet to share a few Belgian beers and a conversation, but I really want to affirm point 4 of his 10 points reflecting on blogging experiences. The friendships I've made - both those that moved from virtual to incarnational, and those that remained 'virtual' have been life changing for me, and are one of the realities I'm most grateful for after 10-years of practicing what I've elsewhere called, the "spiritual discipline" of blogging. Steve Taylor and Rachel Cunliffe were my two fellow kiwi's that were around or about to be around at about that time, but from memory it was Rachel that lead the way, and she was the first NZ blogger I connected with. In the US it was Alan Creech and Kevin Rains with whom I made early connections.

Comments

[Phil Wood]

Ten years is a long time in blogging terms. I've been at it for four years and already it feels quite a journey. A very happy blogging birthday to you both. I look forward to having you on my blogroll for another ten years!

[Bob Carlton]

have loved coming back over & over again - feel I know a bit of your story

[Gary Manders]

Happy Blog Birthday! I have been following you for years and really enjoy the wisdom, insight and stimulation and spiritual grounding your blog brings.

[Mike]

Wow! Congratulations Paul! A real milestone on a continuing inspirational journey.

[Jason Goroncy]

Happy birthday blog. Your father deserves a beer.

[jonny]

we actually started blogging on exactly the same day - that is quite weird and amazing! congrats...

[Becky]

Nice one, Paul. I'm still grateful to you for your 'If it be your will', Antony, post. The song continues to be in my mix, something that keeps me going... if I remember to remember it. Becky

[len]

That's a lot of reflection, and a lot of conversation, "under the bridge." So appreciate your friendship on this journey, I have personally been blessed!

[Paul Fromont]

And Steve Taylor celebrates 10-years June 9th 2012:

http://www.emergentkiwi.org.nz/archive/still-blogging-10-years-on/