Why I Write?
Written by Naren on October 28, 2008
The answer is simple because I really love writing. Let me elaborate. If you have read my article My Inner Revolution then you would have probably known a little bit about me and my background.
I was born in a remote village of Nepal. Due to poor financial conditions, my parents never got a chance to attend school. Though they were deprived of education, they wanted my brother and I to be educated. My dad and mom worked hard, so they could send us to a good school. I started developing a great affinity towards literature when I was in the seventh grade. Soon, I started writing stories and poems in my native language, but not for long. Growing up in a non-educational environment amidst all the financial difficulties, I couldn’t pay much attention to literature. I had to set aside my love for books and literature, focus on my school work, and help dad in his work.
After completing high school, I came to the United States to pursue my higher education. I wanted to study film but my college didn’t offer a film major so I opted to study communication instead. During my college years, despite my love for literature, I could only manage to take two classes in the subject. It was because I was scared. I was afraid to tackle a language that wasn’t mine. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to communicate as well in English as I do in my native language. I didn’t want to be a subject of mockery among my peers. My low self-esteem kept me away from writing for many years.
But, I knew inside my heart that one day I have to sit down and just let flow what had been piling up inside me. I knew I had to release my passion. I knew I had to regain my confidence. The only way it was possible was to crush the serpent of fear that had been crawling inside me for so long. Enough was enough. I was getting frustrated. First of all, my life in America was getting tougher and tougher every day. Secondly, my mind was full of ideas, but I wasn’t able to carry out them properly. I didn’t know what was going wrong. I just couldn’t figure it out. Initially, I wanted to make movies because it would be an effective medium to reach a large numbers of people but wasn’t able to accumulate enough money to bring my passion into a reality. I also had an idea about running a website that would help me achieve my goals in some way. The world has changed dramatically in last ten years. Everyone is aware of the vast capabilities and strength of the internet. Certainly, the internet has become a very powerful medium in the field of communication in today’s world.
Here, I am now. I have unleashed my potential. Through this website not only am I involved in writing again, but also I will be able to reach millions of people to share my stories and experiences.
"I wanted to make movies because I wanted to bring awareness among people and tell them, yes, change is possible. With my writing also, I know I can achieve the same."
Yes, I love writing and it has brought me profound happiness. My life isn’t the same as before. It has found deep meaning and a direction.
For all these reasons, I write.
Found this article interesting and useful? Spiritual Pub offers rich, intelligent, and conscious content on various aspects of life including spirituality, meditation, and consciousness on a weekly basis. Feel free to Subscribe via RSS 
Also, if you would like to leave a comment, please contact us. We will be happy to publish the best comments that are relevant to the subject matter.
