“Unleash Your Unique Voice: Why Embracing Your Different Perspective Could Transform Your Writing Journey”
Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering if your thoughts are worth sharing? It’s a familiar struggle, one that can make the most passionate writers hesitate. Yet, this very uncertainty is a compelling reminder of why we should be writing. Vulnerability and authenticity come alive when we pen personal experiences, opening gates to connection and understanding. In this article, I will share my own journey of self-discovery and how getting involved in something higher than my motivations pushed me to write fearlessly. So, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and let’s embark on this exploration of finding your voice and embracing the power of sharing your story! LEARN MORE.
But that’s exactly why you should be writing
Off the top of your head, when was the last time you felt truly vulnerable and exposed?
When you were sharing your personal thoughts with strangers?
Or perhaps when you decided to post something of your life online?
A failure that taught you a host of lessons? A sweet victory that felt like it would never arrive?
Well, that’s how it feels to go personal, and it’s certainly how I felt when I decided it was time to really get involved in something extending beyond my own personal motivations,
Before writing online, I regularly tried to contribute to my local society, so much so, that much of my teenage years were spent volunteering whenever I had a few spare hours after school.
At 19 years old, I saw an advert for a voluntary organisation serving ex-offenders. I thought it a great opportunity to meet some fellow young volunteers (as mentioned in the newsletter), so I signed up eagerly.
I showed up to the first session full of excitement, only to discover that I was by far the youngest volunteer there.
The group was made up of fully grown, established professionals, many of whom were family-oriented, and together, we all had one goal: to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society.
Before we got into anything serious, the organisation hosted several open days to make sure that we as volunteers understood what we were signing up for.
Finding your voice
Have you ever tried speaking up in a team that has qualities similar to that of an angry mob?
At surface level it could seem like you’d have nothing in common with your team and you’d be concerned that you’d be shot down as inexperienced, but at the same time you’d really want to offer your perspective, however limited it may be.
If you could just have the opportunity to speak instantly and get the words out of you before you had time to think about it, you’d be okay with the consequences, but the longer you have to wait your turn, the easier it is for you to…
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