This question has been on my mind for quite sometime now and I was meaning to ask this on the bloggers’ support group – B-A-R and Write Tribe but I shied away. So, today after a lot of thought and after thought, I’m asking you readers, why do you come here?
By ‘here’ I mean this blog, this virtual place of mine where I pen my thoughts to writing.
It is because I paid your blog a visit and your visit is a return gift? Is it because you are family, close friend or a peer who wants to encourage me? Is it because I promoted my post on social media and you are a friend who wants to show support? Why?
Share what you feel, respond to my question, show me some support and tell me that it is not just reciprocation.
I am tagging this post for both #MicroblogMondays and #MondayMusings.

I come here because I like to read what you got say, Parul. It’s your writings that calls me here. 🙂
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Awww! Thank you so much. It’s a relief to hear that. I’ve been thinking that it’s all reciprocation and it will stop if I stop reading 😦
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Oh no dear! It’s always the content.
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Thank you for being that ray of hope!
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why isn’t there an option.. is it because you like to read 😛 A lot many reasons Parul.
1. Because I haven’t found any post so far that’s just for the sake to put up even when u stepped out your comfort zone and started posting regularly, remember?
2. I read your posts and they are written heartfelt, straight out, or are written to drive a point, or at times are as simple as sharing a simple thought of yours.
3. There’s the blogging connection we share (or so I feel) and you’re among the bloggers I remember the URL and type it right away (I remember my blogosphere URLs.. everyone I read regularly) 😀
4. I can write a post on reasons 😉 You have a lovely blog and well, don’t need a reason.. cause sometimes i just have to 🙂 Best wishes!
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Shashank – aren’t you such an awesome person? Thank you so much! You all are giving me the booster that I needed today. Of course – we have a connection. When I just started, you were around. How can I forget that? Shashank – Shukriya kaafi nai par phir bhi ek baar aur..
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This one is so simple Parul. I come here because I love to read what you write. Your posts always are a food for thought. Yes I do love and respect you a lot, but it is your brilliance that shines through you posts that keeps me coming back here 🙂
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Thank you so much! Such lovely words! Jaibala – I feel that brilliance when I read your posts. They are so wonderfully written.:) Hugs!!
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I come here to read. I like to read, so I do visit a lot of blogs, not just yours. Good writing always gets a lot of eyeballs.
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Same here! I read a lot of blogs. Thanks for dropping a line 🙂
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I come here because of your authenticity, your passion and your warm personality, Parul! 🙂
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Thanks Corinne 🙂 I am glad my being authentic helps you bring home!
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I came here because… after a tired day… i wanted to read something to ease my mind,,, yet interesting!!!
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We need that break at times, right? Thanks for coming! 🙂
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Hmm, interesting question. What do you hope people will say? 😉 Jokes aside, I come here because of the way you put your ideas forth. I like the simplicity and passion that shines through the words. 🙂
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Ha ha! Yeah – like in HR lingo we say this is a leading question or a probing one? I thought the ones who don’t want to say anything will not comment. But those who are seeing that I was a lil low today will see this question in all honesty will help me feel better! 🙂 Thank you! Being simple it is!
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I frequent your space here coz I like the issues that you talk about and the warmth that radiates from here 🙂
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Thank you Shilpa! I will keep doing that cos I love to have you around. 🙂
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I came here because Shylaija re tweeted your post on Twitter :). I a following your blog on WordPress but it doesn’t send me any notification of a new post. So I chance upon your blog whenever it comes up on the feed:)
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Thanks to Shailaja that she liked this post and tweeted. You can follow the blog over mail and you will get to know every time a new post is published. Thanks Uma! I’m happy you stopped by!
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I find resonance in your thoughts, they mirror some of mine …that’s why I come 🙂
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That’s right actually. Sometimes I feel that resonance too!
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Now that is a question! I guess to see what you have to say today in your neck of the woods! ♥
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🙂 A new one is up on the blog! Thank you!
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I don’t blog so it’s not about reciprocation at all -you may think a friend who wants to encourage you but more honestly because there is a meeting of minds. What you are able to reflect in written word is somewhere trapped in my mind. Call it solidarity or unison, it’s about the nods I am giving as I read each of your posts.
Keep going on girl, yes agree we all need reassurances every now and then, you connect with the hearts and minds of many, so keep going
Much love
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Thank you a bunch Anshu. Yes, there is a meeting of minds and I do agree to that. Being a Non WP user, I feel really good when you stop by and share your thoughts. It serves as such a big encouragement. You have my best in all that is to come. And I know, we will be around in touch so I wont say good bye 🙂 Take care!
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Oh well u never really come to my blog so clearly this aint reciprocal, i come because your posts are interesting. Do understand though that i may not always come, i hardly visit my blog enough, but when i do, its only because your little
Snippet on my daahboard always drags me
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Arre – I do come 😦 Sorry, if it’s not often! But yes, thank you for always encouraging! 🙂
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It’s the worm that drops down on the left side! I love that. Every time I open your blog, I scroll slowly to watch it come down.
You’re part of MicroblogMonday. It’s a community. I like to visit everyone on Monday and Tuesday. It’s a nice way to start off the week.
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Thanks Mel! I also like reading those Micro blogs 🙂
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I don’t remember how i landed up on your page …. may from some mutual bloggers page 😛 But yes i always look up to reading your stuff 🙂 A fellow country person who has to say lot many things about other lot many things 🙂 So cheers dear we read you because you are worth it 🙂
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Aww! Thanks Neerja. Guess, it’s the love that drives us all. Appreciate it! Hugs!
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🙂 Pleasure is all mine 🙂
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I won’t lie, Parul. My first visit here was because we were part of BAR. But now i return because I like you, your writing and also the warmth that your writing brings.
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And I like that you are telling me the truth. Thank you! 🙂
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And do I dare ask you the same question? 😉
*Yes, my ego could do with some buttering up too*
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Ha ha! You are a blog God for me! Like we have that unwavering faith in someone we trust and their abilities, with you I feel the same.
How does the Ego feel now? 😉
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Where is that ‘Like’ Button on that comment? Oh, there it is ! The ego feels super good, Parul. And I know you mean parts of it. So thank you!
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Dear Parul, its the reassurance of my thoughts that i get from your blogs, your honesty in putting forth whatever you have been through without thinking what the world might think about the ups and downs you have been through, your passion in blogging so frequently and the motivation and inspiration i get once i read through your blogs….
Sometimes i recollect your blogs and it gives me energy,
Thanks for being the sweet heart you are.
I know you only through these blogs ,yet you feel like a nice, sweet elder sister to me, helping me out with your words and experiences…. Please keep writing and helping out souls like mine…
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Thank you so much Sushma. You cannot imagine how happy I am reading your words. You made my month and many more months. 🙂 Keep reading!
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Pleasure is all mine Parul… 🙂 Thanks a ton for your efforts… !
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It is always the content, Parul. There is only so much someone can/will do for reciprocation. Your personality shines through your posts, and that makes it a more authentic, warm and interesting read. That is why I come. 🙂
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Thank you a bunch Shantala! Such a warm kind way to make me feel blessed that I have you as a fellow blogger, loyal reader and a friend 🙂 Hugs!
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I can say ditto to that. SO happy to have connected with you. Hugs ❤
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HI Parul – You have to answer my question first, for me to reply you?
Have you ever read your own blog post? remember the one you shared about ur grandmum, latest about the sibling, and many others too.. Can you tell me what is in those? Those are your emotions. I love to read any posts for that matter, if it’s written from heart.
Reciprocation is definitely there, but reciprocation for the emotions which you pour in here.
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Thank you Ajay. Yes, I read my posts but sometimes readers appreciate them more than I do. And some really wonderful ones like you, share it 🙂 Thanks always!
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Parul .. maybe I wasn’t clear about the question. Have you ever read your own blog post? Do you see what reflects in those posts; if you realize, what is in there, you will know, why people come to your posts.
Let me mention it for you. Your posts are written from your heart. Those incidents have touched you in some way or the other. Your posts are emotive and evocative. Hence, people come back to read those.
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Thank you so much Ajay! 🙂 🙂
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Because each of your posts are from the heart and truly superb.
Moreover, your blog is among the few I have bookmarked for regular reading in the sense that though I may not be able to read daily, but I make it a point to read all the posts I have missed in one go :).
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Your blog is always filled with so much of positivity Parul.. I found your blog during the A to Z challenge and I absolutely loved your theme. I was actually stunned to see the amount of research one can do for the challenge as well as the post.. and the way you express your thoughts with so much of simplicity yet you add so much of uniqueness to it.. You are one blogger whose blog I never fail to check.. and if work stucks in between then I hop when I’m done.. but I love to read you 🙂
Glad to have connected with you.. 🙂
Cheers
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How wonderful of you to say that Geetika. Thanks much! Grateful to have found you. You are wonderful! ❤ hugs!
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