Why Do I Write?
Life is so incredibly crazy. Everything can pull our attention in every direction. When we find God, not the Sunday School God or the God that some other person talked about, but God, the creator of the universe, the All-powerful God that does not answer to anyone; that is a humbling place.
It is with God that I find my peace. Forever, or at least for the last 33 years, I have run from my talents saying things that I’m sure you’re probably thought or said, “I’m not good enough, I’m not educated enough, what difference could my voice, words, life make?” “Why should I even try?”
These are questions that taunt us when we seek the wrong gods. But with God, there is peace. I don’t have all the answers, I’m still learning and growing in this chaotic messed up world. But aren’t we all? The one answer I do have is God. And that is the only answer that I need to focus on. I may not understand His ways, but if I did He would be Nicole and not God.
If you want a God that you can fit on a shelf, in a box, or within your realm of logic I’m sure there is one available out there somewhere that you could give a try. Personally, I want a big God. I want a God who’s knowledge is so deep that I could study my entire life and never know everything that He knows. I want a God that loves me so passionately that just when I think I grasp His love I am knocked down and overwhelmed by the love that He has for me.
Why should I write? Why do I write?
"Words are powerful. Combined into stories, they can be even more powerful. In the wrong hands, they can discourage and destroy the heart of a person. But in the right hands, they can impact and inspire. I'm passionate about words. Whether it is a poem, children's story, or an adult novel; I always seek to write from the heart. Sometimes my heart can feel mucky and unsure- just like an artist, I'll call that my 'dark' period. There's stuff I'm still figuring out and it shows through my writing. Sometimes my heart is light and fun. During those times, I write a lot of children's books. I realize that the whole world won't read what I write and I accept that there will be those who don't like what I write. But someone will read it and someone will, if even just for a moment, be impacted and inspired. That's why I write." -Nicole Donoho
God gives me words. That’s why I write. To direct people to Him. He is the ultimate source of inspiration and imagination.
It is with God that I find my peace. Forever, or at least for the last 33 years, I have run from my talents saying things that I’m sure you’re probably thought or said, “I’m not good enough, I’m not educated enough, what difference could my voice, words, life make?” “Why should I even try?”
These are questions that taunt us when we seek the wrong gods. But with God, there is peace. I don’t have all the answers, I’m still learning and growing in this chaotic messed up world. But aren’t we all? The one answer I do have is God. And that is the only answer that I need to focus on. I may not understand His ways, but if I did He would be Nicole and not God.
If you want a God that you can fit on a shelf, in a box, or within your realm of logic I’m sure there is one available out there somewhere that you could give a try. Personally, I want a big God. I want a God who’s knowledge is so deep that I could study my entire life and never know everything that He knows. I want a God that loves me so passionately that just when I think I grasp His love I am knocked down and overwhelmed by the love that He has for me.
Why should I write? Why do I write?
"Words are powerful. Combined into stories, they can be even more powerful. In the wrong hands, they can discourage and destroy the heart of a person. But in the right hands, they can impact and inspire. I'm passionate about words. Whether it is a poem, children's story, or an adult novel; I always seek to write from the heart. Sometimes my heart can feel mucky and unsure- just like an artist, I'll call that my 'dark' period. There's stuff I'm still figuring out and it shows through my writing. Sometimes my heart is light and fun. During those times, I write a lot of children's books. I realize that the whole world won't read what I write and I accept that there will be those who don't like what I write. But someone will read it and someone will, if even just for a moment, be impacted and inspired. That's why I write." -Nicole Donoho
God gives me words. That’s why I write. To direct people to Him. He is the ultimate source of inspiration and imagination.
This is Me
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I have been drawing and writing since I was a little kid. I’m not sure what my first story was but I did find a story that I apparently wrote in kindergarten titled “Jack the Dog”. I’m happy to say my skills have improved since then. I've at least learned how to spell better, sometimes.
During my teenage years, I wrote a lot of skits for drama teams, as well as our family’s puppet ministry. I also enjoyed working on newsletters for the church's youth group. I wrote many stories and poems throughout my teenage years. Some of them can be read in my book of poetry, “Thoughts to Empty My Mind”.
After graduating high school, I began a career in retail. I figured writing wasn’t going to be paying my bills anytime soon. Shortly after starting, I found myself writing poems to encourage coworkers, handling decorations during holidays, and even creating picture books inspired by coworker’s children and grandchildren. I was good at my job but I loved my hobbies. Decorating, drawing, writing…I wanted to be a part of whatever allowed me to use my creative skills.
In 2011, I decided to quit my job in retail and pursue my writing career full time. Many amazing opportunities opened for me at this time but I was still lacking the confidence, and self-discipline, I needed to pursue the life of a full time author. Which brought me back to the wonderful world of corporate retail in 2013.
All throughout this time, a whisper from my early teenage years was ever present, "I have made you a voice." All my life this both excited and terrified me, which meant that I would pursue it one moment and run from it in the next. Surely, there was someone else more qualified for the task.
After a whirlwind of events, I found myself on my knees (literally) crying over the crumbled pieces of my life, "Who am I?" Writing, art, creativity was more than just a fun hobby for me. It was my heartbeat. It was interwoven in my design and running from it had finally taken it's toll. I had finally lost who I was.
Since that moment, life has been about getting to know my Creator. "Who am I" can only be answered by Him, and so I seek Him.
Seeking Him is not always easy. The world is busy and distracting. It calls to me with all things shiny. Each day, I have to decide what I want more. This beautiful creation, or the One who created it all?
During my teenage years, I wrote a lot of skits for drama teams, as well as our family’s puppet ministry. I also enjoyed working on newsletters for the church's youth group. I wrote many stories and poems throughout my teenage years. Some of them can be read in my book of poetry, “Thoughts to Empty My Mind”.
After graduating high school, I began a career in retail. I figured writing wasn’t going to be paying my bills anytime soon. Shortly after starting, I found myself writing poems to encourage coworkers, handling decorations during holidays, and even creating picture books inspired by coworker’s children and grandchildren. I was good at my job but I loved my hobbies. Decorating, drawing, writing…I wanted to be a part of whatever allowed me to use my creative skills.
In 2011, I decided to quit my job in retail and pursue my writing career full time. Many amazing opportunities opened for me at this time but I was still lacking the confidence, and self-discipline, I needed to pursue the life of a full time author. Which brought me back to the wonderful world of corporate retail in 2013.
All throughout this time, a whisper from my early teenage years was ever present, "I have made you a voice." All my life this both excited and terrified me, which meant that I would pursue it one moment and run from it in the next. Surely, there was someone else more qualified for the task.
After a whirlwind of events, I found myself on my knees (literally) crying over the crumbled pieces of my life, "Who am I?" Writing, art, creativity was more than just a fun hobby for me. It was my heartbeat. It was interwoven in my design and running from it had finally taken it's toll. I had finally lost who I was.
Since that moment, life has been about getting to know my Creator. "Who am I" can only be answered by Him, and so I seek Him.
Seeking Him is not always easy. The world is busy and distracting. It calls to me with all things shiny. Each day, I have to decide what I want more. This beautiful creation, or the One who created it all?
