1 year blog anniversary

Today, 23 October 2015 marks my 1 year anniversary for starting to write this blog. This year has been a journey of ups and downs but ultimately one of growth. I've learned a lot.
I can proudly say that I've grown my community to 935 regular readers.

In honor of this occasion I thought I'd tell you why it is that I write.

Right when I thought of this idea, I picked up my pencil and paper, something I do on a regular basis and found myself at a loss for words. Why do I write? I write for so many reasons!

I write because I'm in love with the world in my head, all the ideas, hopes and dreams that I have. I share it with everyone in hopes that someone will read it and feel better about themselves or feel empowered or motivated. I write to explore the universe in my head. It gives me a rare opportunity to get closer to my fears and figure myself out. Writing has made me realize that I'm both the person I'm terrified of and obsessed with. It's crazy how strong and yet how vulnerable writing can make me feel. It makes me kinder, more graceful and more empathetic. And here's the thing about empathy, in order to relate and connect with the core of another person, you have to first connect with your own, writing helps me get to my core.

I write because I believe in my passion. I have a strong urge within me to grow and articulate. I write because ignoring that passion is slow suicide. Words make my heart skip a beat. They possess a certain power that nothing else does and I want to use that power to motivate and inspire. I write because I want to bring out the best in people just like my passion brings out the best in me. 

I write because I believe in the beauty of words that enlightens my soul. I've always wanted words, they light an inextinguishable fire in my mind. Words have the power to soften the hardest of hearts and strengthen the weakest of them. They can move mountains and break walls, I write because I believe in that power, I feel that power.

I write because I live and breathe words.

Thank you for your love and support, I hope you have a lovely week!

Joyfully yours,

Hanaa