Inspire me :)

[SheRa-dude]

I'm looking to pick up a new hobby, something to share with the world and something educational and fun.
 
I was thinking of launching a website where people can follow me for a year in what I'd like to call "the positivity project (or experiment)", on which I post daily about committing yourself to thinking positively and constructively, for an entire year.
 
Any other thoughts on fun yet informative website ideas?
 

[kaoskat]

What are you already interested in? A website will be more fun if you are enjoying working on it. A new hobby similar to your current hobbies would probably be one you would have the most fun with.

[Kiwi]

I agree with Kat, pick something you enjoy and can stick with. I know it can be hard to stick with a project day after day, especially if you aren't enjoying it anymore.

You could always do it on a current hobby - I've seen blogs on knitting, customs, etc - sharing new techniques, projects, etc.

[SheRa-dude]

Thanks for the input, people!
 
Here's my personal interests, in core terms:
 
self development
spirituality (without the over-the-top magical thinking)
constructive approach to difficulties
PTSD awareness
Autism awareness
Depression awareness
Avatar: the last airbender
MLP
My Blue Nose Friends
Jung Archetypes
Mindfulness
Art therapeutic practices
 
I'm trying to fuse all of these together in a light, fun yet informative way. Not an easy task, but do-able, I'm sure! The last thing I want is to stress out people at the end of their work day with dry, boring posts.
 
Again, thanks to anyone helping out with this

[melodys_angel]

If youre going ot stick with something for a year, make sure its something that motivates you. Are you comfortable with creating and maintaining webpages? Is that your nitche? Or is it just an idea and you arent sure?  Html can be fun but frustrating at the same time.

[Eviecorn]

That's quite a list there.  Have you ever read the book "The Tao of Pooh"?  It always intrigued me how the author could roll a serious discussion on Taoism into an allegory based on a beloved children's book.  Maybe finding a similar parallel between your spiritual and awareness orientations and other interests?  Does that even make sense? 

[SheRa-dude]

That's quite a list there.  Have you ever read the book "The Tao of Pooh"?  It always intrigued me how the author could roll a serious discussion on Taoism into an allegory based on a beloved children's book.  Maybe finding a similar parallel between your spiritual and awareness orientations and other interests?  Does that even make sense? 

Yes, that does make sense
I've also been thinking about something along those lines; I'll definitely check out the Tao of Pooh, thanks for the tip.

What is still unclear to me though, is to what extent can one use the copyrighted material (like characters, etc.) for such a thing? If I'm not mistaken, you're free to use others' material, as long as copyright owner is clearly stated and as long as you don't get financial gain from it (so only educational purposes). I'm not an expert on this. Does someone know how it all works?

[Eviecorn]

Well, since this is a blog at this stage, I don't think you have more to worry about than the girl who has a tumblr full of FiM GIFs or a the guy who tells us what he thinks about last night's Simpsons and Family Guy on his blog.  They're not making a capital gain by "using" the characters.

Here's a link to info about Fair Use under the copyright laws, which provides for both critical and educational use: http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html