Biology Major turned Writer

Sometimes the path finds you...

Sometimes I look back on my younger years and think I was such a follower. Not an original thought in my head. Completely unable to think for myself. 

And then people ask me questions like:

"What inspired you to become a writer?" 

Which makes me pause. I don't necessarily think of myself as a writer and it feels like a foreign identifier. The truth is, I was a biology major in college. While diligently following my pre-vet, chem and bio-chem course load with nearly straight A's, I had the wild idea (against everyone's "better judgement") to take several writing classes electively. 

Looking back, it was completely foolish. I knew nothing about writing and it was certain to tank my perfect GPA. But I did it because "it will be good for me" and "I just have this feeling I'll need it some day." 

At the time I wasn't really one for thinking for myself or listening to my intuition but I think these were key moments in that shift for me. I felt completely out of my element in those classes but the teachers were all so encouraging. 

At the time, I thought they were just trying to be nice to the lone biology student, but now I realize I probably don't give myself enough credit. 

Though never tested for any "problems", I've always struggle to carry on thoughtful conversations. I'm a thinker and a processor. I often can't keep up with conversations and have far more valuable information in my head than I can manage to share verbally. 

I've found that I communicate much easier via print since it gives me time to listen, really hear the questions, process, analyze, and create a coherent thought. 

I also prefer to receive information via text because it gives me the opportunity to review it and refer back to it. 

This has led me to journaling, blogging, creating a newsletter, publishing articles, and now my very own book. 

And so, I guess that makes me a writer. :) 

(I'll work on accepting that compliment! Thank you for the question Barbara!)

As a coach and author, I enjoy thinking (and helping others think) about possibilities, simplicity, purpose, connection, layers of self, mental health, total wellness, and so on. So these are the things I tend to write about. I'm glad you are enjoying them.

Thanks for being here!

Beth
www.secondnaturehealthcoaching.com 

If anyone else has a question, please comment below or send it to: beth@secondnaturehealthcoaching.com

Have a beautiful day!