I love communicating through the written word because I believe that it brings us, as humans, together. No matter what our individual experiences may be, we have more in common than we know. I have always found that commonality through reading the words of others. Writing is a powerful way to connect with each other, and I hope to connect with each and every one of you.
It’s not the easiest path, but words well up inside me and demand expression. No matter what else I do, I’m drawn back to what I love: writing, yoga, meditation, and nature. I believe that they are deeply interconnected modes of self-love and expression in this journey of life. I strive to blend them into a pathway of aiding, understanding, and bonding with others.
My fascination with writing began as a very small child. I’d stay up late most nights with my noise buried in a book and spent my summers volunteering at the local library. Reading was an escape from real life, an adventure to embark on at any time I wished.
Despite my endless love of literature, it took me years to realize that I have a voice I want to implement. I never thought of writing as a serious endeavor to pursue. Then one day, a coworker asked me to write for her new website. I had no real experience, but I thirsted for a creative outlet in my life. Why not? Thus began the birth of my writing career and, in turn, my reconnection with my true self.
AMY HORTON 