I love writing. I get an unnamable high when I'm writing, especially if it’s something that I think is inspired. My hands go very fast and my brain can't keep up with my hands. I love the feeling I get as I type what's in my brain. I like writing so much that I don't mind helping my college age students with their essays. In my mind, I'm performing the job of an editor. That's right, my dream job would be a magazine editor - probably an inspirational magazine like Guideposts or a women's magazine dealing with a range of women's issues - spirituality, sexuality, roles in society, raising children, what happens when our children aren't what we think they should be; and then fun stuff like hair, makeup and fashion. I could even be an editor of a technical magazine since by day I'm a Technical Writer.
My other aspiration is to be a devotional writer. For many years I have read Our Daily Bread and as I've grown and matured, I've felt that God has given me insight that would be beneficial to others.
I see how God is working in all of this - after all He made and wired me and gave me the gifts. Since I was young, I've wanted to be a writer. I used to say "I want to be an author,” since reading and writing go together like a hand and glove. I read because I love a great story, I'm intrigued by the author's mind, and I like to see how words and thoughts come together. I love when I'm reading a book and there comes a point in the middle of the book where I can see how the title came to be. For example - in Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston the narrator notes as the storm is wreaking havoc around them (the main characters), "They sat in company with the others . . . They seemed to be staring at the dark, but their eyes were watching God." I love it when it all comes together!!!
I digress; so I'm living part of my dream - a technical writer by day, and a blogger in my spare time.
Keep on dreaming - you never know where your dreams will take you.
Wow we share a common dream. It's funny I've always wanted to write and have always gotten A's on papers throughout my school career. I remember my 2nd grade teacher asking what I wanted to be and I said a writer. I truly enjoy the ability to give details in written form. Also thanks for your comments!! I wish you continued success!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog and entering the giveaway!! I feel the EXACT same way when it comes to writing when I'm feeling inspired! It's like I can't get the thoughts out fast enough and don't want to lose them! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so true that God wires us with the skills and passions we need to fulfill our calling. Today, I am praying for you and your dream.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed,
Tyler