Cohorted Cult

It may come to mind straight away. It may be your career, a hobby or both (that’s the golden ticket). You may have to delve into the depths of your childhood. More on this later.  

I love writing. Obviously. But I had to search, with much patience and determination, for the penny to drop. I loved History of Art A level – mainly because the teacher was so good and helped me connect with the symbolism of paintings – and went on to study it at university. I liked the story behind the painting as much as the painting itself. I enjoyed writing about the meaning and depicting my own interpretation. I would sometimes imagine what the artist had experienced to create such a masterpiece. 

I then fell into a job in PR. Not intended. A brilliant career through my twenties and early thirties. I struggled with the writing at first, went on a course and learnt from some amazing mentors. There were many talented writers in both the agencies I worked for. Great for learning, but for someone who spent a bit too much time comparing to others (sound familiar?), I never felt like I matched up to them.  

So when I left my PR career behind to nurture a growing family, the seeds of my life purpose were simultaneously planted. As a freelancer, I gained clients (and confidence) over time and realised writing was for me. Eventually, I did some fine tuning to write solely from the heart. Bringing my passion for health and wellbeing into my work was a major turning point. I know this is what I’m meant to do.  

And because it’s never too late, I’ve recently rediscovered another passion I let slip. I love music and have started playing the piano again. It takes me back to being a child – coming home from school and making up melodies. It always made me feel safe, and I was able to drift into a world of my own. As an adult, taking breaks from writing to compose helps hugely with my creativity.