An Unexpected Scribe
Early Tuesday morning, around 11:00 am, August 23, 1955, I arrived in the world in a way no one expected. Meet Cynthia. My mother, Christia Margaret, was admitted to the hospital for surgery. Doctors believed they were preparing to remove a stubborn tumor. Instead, they discovered a healthy baby girl. That baby was me. I weighed seven pounds and six ounces, and my father, with a big smile on his face, said I was a very long baby. From my very first day, I arrived as a surprise. Looking back, that unexpected beginning seems fitting for a life filled with unexpected opportunities, lessons, and blessings. Some people discover writing later in life. Writing discovered me.
Fast forward, I was earning writing awards in elementary school. In middle school, I received recognition for writing movie synopses based on classic black-and-white films. The more I wrote, the more I discovered that words could inform, inspire, and connect people. Writing wasn’t simply something I did. Writing became part of who I was.
A Mother Who Believed in Learning
Long before I entered a classroom, my mother became my first teacher. At only three years old, I sat beside her as she taught me first-grade vocabulary words. She patiently introduced me to language, reading, and the joy of learning. Soon she taught me cursive writing. Then she taught me how to draw. Those simple moments around the kitchen table would shape the course of my life more than either of us could have imagined. Without realizing it, she was building the foundation for a lifelong love affair with words.
Discovering the Power of Writing
By elementary school, writing had already become one of my favorite activities. I earned writing awards and enjoyed every opportunity to express ideas on paper. In middle school, I continued receiving recognition for creating written summaries of classic black-and-white movies. Those assignments taught me how to observe details, organize information, and communicate clearly. More importantly, they taught me that words have power. Writing became a tool for self-help and self-development INDEED! Born to WRITE.
Words teach.
Words inspire.
Words preserve memories.
Words change lives.
Writing became a tool for self-help and self-development INDEED! Born to WRITE.
Growing Through Service
During my teenage years, writing followed me into church and community service. I helped prepare church bulletins and created illustrations for my godmother. I also assisted her with educational projects while she pursued her master’s degree in education. Those experiences taught me something important that still guides me today. Writing is not just about putting words on paper. Writing is a form of service. When used well, it helps others learn, grow, and succeed.
A Gift That Continued to Grow
As the years passed, my love for writing never faded.
Writing traveled with me through college.
Writing followed me into technology.
Writing supports my current work in human resources and recruitment.
Writing enriched my teaching experiences.
Writing later became the foundation of my publishing business and ghostwriting career.
No matter where life led me, WRITING remained the common thread connecting every chapter.
Looking Back with Gratitude
Today, I can see that my journey began with a mother who believed learning should start early and a little girl who loved putting thoughts into words. That combination shaped the person I would become. I have written for schools, businesses, churches, organizations, authors, and countless individuals whose stories deserved to be told. What began as a childhood curiosity became a lifelong mission. And that mission continues today. Because I believe everyone has a story worth sharing. Sometimes they simply need encouragement to begin.
What Comes Next
My writing journey eventually led me into technology, higher education, leadership, and teaching, where I discovered new ways to help people communicate, learn, and grow. In the next chapter, I’ll share how earning degrees in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Management opened unexpected doors that expanded both my career and my purpose. A business start-up was the natural NEXT. Creating an LLC and joining the RRR247 community were the two best business decisions of my entrepreneurial career. Each bump in the road faced was worth the arrival to the day of NEW BEGINNINGS. The marriage of a 10-year-old website and creation of a three-year-old community blog gave a dream its SPARK.
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About Cynthia Lowery
Cynthia Lowery is a writer, educator, publisher, literacy advocate, and founder of The Village Counselor (CVML). Holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Organizational Management, she has spent decades helping individuals communicate their stories, preserve their legacies, and discover the power of the written word.
For additional literacy resources and educational support, visit The Village Counselor. Feel free to CONTACT her here in Thia’s Neighborhood as well.