I’m not very good at this sort of personal blog post; in fact, I hate it. But, alas, I feel my readers deserve an explanation. Firstly, I do enjoy blogging and I know it’s a cliché, but it means a lot to have met so many different people who wish to hear my thoughts and opinions on a variety of subjects. I cannot thank you enough. Plus, the relationships I’ve built with the media-especially BBC Radio Kent-has been beyond my wildest dreams (urgh, forgive the phrase). And if it wasn’t for Liberal Democrat Voice, I’d probably wouldn’t be blogging.
First reason for this announcement is related to my writing; I’ve lost confidence and lack the drive I use to have. I don’t know why, but the motivation has evaporated. As I tweeted last night, everything I believed in-politically-has turned out to be one big lie. And it saddens me. Individual evolution does lead to disassociating yourself from once held beliefs, but the current environment is extremely uninspiring and depressing that I need to escape from it all. And everything I write seems weak, tedious and lacking – struggled with external contributions.
And I need a break from politics in general. Too sectarian, too partisan and confrontational. My Liberal Democrat membership renewal form has been carefully waiting for several weeks; if everything you believed in was a false reality, then there is no point fighting the battle. Don’t know if I shall renewal.
Second reason is quite personal. For those who know me as Daniel Furr the person, not the political blogger, realise my life is currently chaotic. The last few months have been rather dark and unfortunate for me; my attention and priorities are elsewhere, for understandable reasons. In all honesty, I’m lost. I’ve always believed in standing on your own two feet, but it’s quite the struggle at the moment. Maybe when the tempest ceases I’ll explain, but currently won’t be talking about it. This is kinda related to me losing confidence in writing, etc.
As I blow out the candle, I will be still around. And I promise to return. Just need to rediscover myself and heal some wounds.
Thank you.
danielfurr
I love your blog and your economic criticism has taught me a lot ever since I decided to follow you on twitter and I entirely understand your reasoning for halting your membership and for moving away from politics.
Regardless of the argument someone would make at you to renew or for you not to renew, you have to put yourself first when it comes to politics or you’ll go insane and be no good to anyone. Politics is an horrific mix of frustration and false elation and people are only human.
I hope you find a centre in yourself soon.
Daniel,
I’m sorry to see you taking a hiatus from blogging as yours is one of the blogs that I’ve always enjoyed reading.
I hope that things settle down for you and that your confidence returns.
I won’t give you all the guff about staying in the party so you can change it from within as I expect you’ve heard it all before. But I do hope that, even if you don’t feel like it right now, you renew your membership some day – part of the reason I’m proud to be a Lib Dem is some of the other people who are also in the party, and you’re certainly one of them.
I hope you find what you are looking for and can regain your political and writing confidence very soon. You have led me to evaluate my political outlook and I am a lot happier for it.
You have a lot of friends and supporters mate.
Martyn
Daniel, you have contributed a great deal with your blog. I hope things in your life settle down. Remember you can blog about anything – it doesn’t have to be politics – and sometimes non-political posts are more interesting than poliical ones.
All the best
Paul
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