God, Love and Purpose
It's been a whileee guys, but nevertheless we're back and we're stronger! On this month's edition, I have one of the most incredible writers I've ever come across in my career... Welcome Anna!! 🎉👏
We're starting a new section called “books of the month!” and the book of this month is the “third door” by Alex Banayan! He views life like a clubhouse.. want to know more? Then check out the link 👇👇
My name is Oluwatomisin Anna Aro, a writer, content creator and aspiring psychologist. I am a 300 level psychology student at Caleb University, Imota. Born on the 23rd of April as the second child. I grew up in Lagos. I love writing, as much as I enjoy reading and singing.
Anna, 2016.
I cannot remember my exact age, but I know I was young. I brought out my diary I hid under my bed and wrote. “Mum hates me.”
I had that thought in my mind for a long while.
It didn’t make sense that she always told me to do the dishes before going to bed, even after a long day at school. I wanted to tell someone, but I didn't trust anyone enough to tell.
So, I picked up my diary and wrote my thought. I explained how I felt, sincerely, genuinely, without fear of being condemned.
Writing has always been a part of me, it’s been my way of expressing myself. Much more, I could explain my love, passion, desires and feelings with a pen and paper than with the words of my mouth.
And getting to know God personally, it became a whole new experience. Writing out God’s words to me, and mine to him.
And that was. what started my writing journey.
I never wanted to be known as a writer, in fact it was unreal for me to imagine becoming a writer, maybe because I was lazy, and a pure science student.
But God had other plans, right? And that’s how I learnt that sometimes the devil makes us hate somethings, so we run away from them, whereas they are things God want us to like, to become, to be interested in.
As I began journalling my walk with God, I saw how it helped me, how it made me grow. And I felt my friends needed to see it. Not to show off, but to help them in case they were struggling in their walk with God like I did.
All I wanted was for just one of my friends to see it, to learn from it.
And yes, my audience grew, from one, to two, and three, and many more, to the extent of random people asking why I did not share my writing on the day I do not.
I saw how they looked forward to it, and that expectation birthed my writing career, which gradually became a burden, and then work, and now a hobby.
My journey as a writer has been wholesome. It’s been fun, stressful, overwhelming, and even tasking, but worth it! I don’t see myself not writing. In fact, I see myself known for my great books which of course would impact so many lives.
TechWritable is now offering an incredible 40% discount on all courses! Whether you're looking to master blog writing, optimize your LinkedIn profile, or develop other essential skills, there’s a course for you. Don’t miss out—click the link below to claim your 40% discount and start learning today!