Keeping In Touch On Vocal
Some Observations On Commenting On Vocal Stories
Introduction
I am probably repeating myself in a lot of this, but I feel that it is always good to share what I do, why I do it, and how it can benefit us all. This was a piece I shared last month:
The music is "Thank You For Being A Friend" by Andrew Gold, with a "Golden Girls" tribute video. Hope you can all watch and listen.
Keeping In Touch On Vocal
I always feel I do not give enough support to other Vocal users, which then inflates my imposter syndrome and feelings of guilt. I know you will tell me I do more than enough, and I know that I do more than enough, but for me, more than enough is never enough, if that makes sense.
I spent my birthday weekend in Inverness and it was very nice, but due to the weather I have not enough for a story from the weekend.
One nice thing is that The Ness Guesthouse, where we stayed, have a poem of mine in their breakfast room, which I shared here:
This is the poem:
Also, these wolves in the main street in Inverness may inspire a story as well.
When I am away on short breaks, I am usually not much on Vocal or Facebook, and when I come back, I feel I need to catch up.
Although I criticised it when it came out (and I still could do without it and use my subscription feed, see below)
I now try and read and comment on what is current on my Home page. That lets people know their story has been read. I appreciate comments, even if they are just emojis and always try to reciprocate; that is my way of keeping in touch.
In my notifications, I saw someone had hearted my "Sleep Now" story, so I went and left a positive comment on one of their poems that they thanked me for, but they did not comment on mine, so if I had not seen the notification, I would not have known they had liked it.
Conclusion
I know there is a bit of Wander in here, but it is mainly to share how I try and support other Vocal Creators with my comments, and I hope that I manage to do enough to make people feel they are supported and valued.
Thank you so much for reading. I really appreciate all the support and love you show me.
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Comments (10)
It's hard for me to find the words to describe how I enjoyed something sometimes, but I do try. I have subscribed to a lot of creators on here and I try and read everything. I sometimes miss out on things as well... or I get lost in their comments (which is fine- I don't HAVE to have a response.) I just try and do the same- make everyone feel seen. Let them know I hear their voice. It's easiest for me at night when the kids are asleep and I can give my full concentration to someone's work. That's what I've been trying to do lately. Appreciate others are also doing what they can to make people feel seen and heard. It matters :) Thank you for doing that for everyone! Also- I think it's really cool that your poetry was at the guest house you stayed at! Happy belated birthday!
Love it. :)
I always appreciate our interaction, Mike. It is getting more and more difficult to keep up with everybody, and like you, I feel that I don't do enough. All we can do is try.
Only comments get separate notifications whereas likes get grouped together. So it very difficult for me to know who liked my pieces unless they leave a comment as well
YAAY I saw myself. Thank you! I am so sorry that the imposter syndrome is being inflated by you believing and thinking you are not giving enough support to us. Yes that does make sense. I struggle with that too. I always apologise for being late with my comments and replies, even though I know I don't have to. Ooo The Ness Guesthouse framed your poem. That is so awesome! I am very happy for you. That poem was absolutely outstanding. Very fitting to be framed in gold ππΎππΎ It's so cool that this is how you choose what to read. At least we know now. That was quite rude. Just to take without anything else. I think you have done enough in this piece, to let us know that we are supported. π€β€οΈ
It's always a pleasure to have a comment from you, <3 Our commenting style is similar, Mike.
Ah thanks for sharing your birthday weekend with us mate! (I'm still in awe of the fact they have your poem up in there). I often feel this way too - that I'm not commenting or liking or reading enough. But I've been spending a lot of time on this site trying to write and rewrite things anyway so, it's hard to do! But I'm trying. It's also been a horrific year for me so yeah - I'm here, there and everywhere. Spread too thin I think.... Again, thanks for sharing x
Love the pictures and those wolves do inspire. You are creative and teach a lot through your stories, poems, articles. Supportive to a fault. Good job, Mike.
You always support me through my ups and downs. Not just me so many of us on here look up to you. Youβre also a dam good writer. Thanks for being you πππππ¦
Thank you for sharing your Birthday Trip. You know your limit. We all feel we are not doing enough because of our compassion. We are not Supernatural so if we did our best , we also need to be kind to ourself, even if we are not used to it.