How I Get into a World of Happiness — Writing Journey
Sharing my personal story of writing for the first time — How my writing journey begins, and how it evolves.
My First Poem:
At a very young age, my journey of writing began. I remember the first time I wrote when I was an intermediate student. It was a piece of poetry that I showed to my mother. My mother gave me a pretty warm response. She shared my poem with the other family members to show them my creativity. Even though it was not a perfect piece of poetry, neither did it sound proficient. However, it was written nicely and creatively. I realize that the process of creative thinking, writing, and exploring new words made me happy.
Part of Reading in My Journey:
Along with writing, I am also obsessed with reading books. I believe that writing and reading are two parts of the same body. I don’t know about others’ points of view, but reading and writing are incomplete without each other, in my opinion.
After my graduation, I got admission to a medical university. I visited the university along with my friends. We reached the library, and my eyes sparkled when I saw the immense library. I started spending most of my time in the library. I read every type of book, whether a novel, poetry, history, etc.
However, I wrote nothing during my graduation except noting down poetry, quotes, and my personal diary. It was inspiring to me how authors put their imagination, experience, feelings, reviews, and emotions into words on paper.
I found nothing soothing other than spending time with books. My mind was growing up with the excellent knowledge and experiences of writers (which they share in their books). I was very used to reading the ‘‘about’’ section of the book.
Intermission of My Passion:
My graduation reached its last moment with me still spending time with books and writing little notes in my diary. I didn’t realize how five years of my medical studies had passed.
The intermission of my life toward writing mainly began after my graduation. I appeared in the industry as a professional writer in 2020.
Roles of my Sensitive Mind:
I explored more every day. I was empathetic and an overthinker as well. I noticed everything happening in my surroundings. I observed people, their behaviours, the way they talk, their morals, and everything.
Every evil and immoral activity in society impacted my mind. It was making me feel awful and disappointed about many negative people. For writing, buried ash inside my heart caught a flame. So, I decided to write something to address people. I chose a topic of ‘‘morality’’ to write on.
A Feel of Joy:
My first published piece of writing was an article. I wrote an article on morality in the Urdu language. I realized that writing was making me happy in the same way reading does.
At that time, I think I was in my era of growth. I was understanding the world. I was noticing everything. I was analysing. My observing power was at its peak. My vision was changing. Maybe I was meeting the real me.
I see and understand society differently all by observation and thinking. I feel writing is a communication tool so I should use it to shed light on critical topics. I penned an article on ethical values, morality and behaviours.
I feel I am also writing my opinions, feelings, and thoughts like the writers who have been inspiring me for a long time. My article was published in a local newspaper. Unexpectedly, I got huge appreciation and positive feedback. It’s become a chain. I started writing on different topics, one after another. Then I moved towards ghostwriting on various freelancing marketplaces.
A journey of writing begins and continues…
My Passion is My Happiness:
My writing interest turned into a passion. Now, it is my passion and relaxation therapy. I have always enjoyed writing. Either I am writing something for myself, or other people.
I am passionate about writing because it pleases me and keeps my mind productive. It allows me to think critically and creatively to put my words on paper.
Writing is a communication tool for me. I share my thoughts with my readers that I can not verbalize. My passion allows me to make sense of the thinking in my brain, and to reflect the parts of myself into something tangible.
My motive for writing grows as I grow older. I have grown with strong bondings with writing because I can shape my feelings, thoughts, and experiences into words.
I can express myself more authentically than I might in conversation. I feel that writing is a soothing exercise that helps me make sense of the world by exploring my own written ones.
Without writing, I would be a shell of myself and unable to achieve the inner peace I crave.
Writing is a journey of happiness for me. A journey of self-discovery to financial independence. A journey of words to the world.
Every writer has a story — here is mine. What is yours?
© Mahnoor Chaudhry 🌷