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xxxCathy Eck
I never planned to be a writer;
it just happened. I do remember reading a crappy book
when I was about eight-years old. I looked at the book
and said, “One day, I’ll write something much
better than this.” I also remember staring at my
parent’s Bible and knowing that I understood it in a
unique way. But that thought had no relevance to my life
at the time.A few grouchy English teachers and soon my
desire to write had been completely obliterated.
I quit college after a year and went to a small business
school. There I met a wonderful English teacher who
changed my mind about English and writing. I found myself
completely in love with grammar and passionate about
editing and perfecting sentences. I worked for a year as
a secretary; my boss loved my ability to edit his
sentences and make him look smart. However, the love of
money took me in another direction. I became a CPA and
gave up letters for numbers. And yet, I was always the
one given the job of writing reports. It seemed that
people knew I was a writer, even if I didn’t.
Eventually, I became an entrepreneur. I hired copywriter
after copywriter looking for someone that could bring me
business. But the results were disappointing. Finally,
one day in total frustration, I decided to write my own
copy. I found marketing success at last; and my love of
writing copy was born. Pouring out my authentic voice
into marketing materials attracted people; people were
hungry for the truth.
Soon I enrolled in a M.S. program in Transpersonal
Psychology in order to learn how to motivate employees.
Instead, I discovered the delicious joy of writing about
topics that I loved. Transpersonal psychology was not so
different from copy writing; I was again soothing the
mind by offering the truth. I continued my journey by
enrolling in a Ph.D. program in metaphysics. Once again,
I found the process of writing about spirituality and
truth in new ways completely intoxicating.
Having completed my Ph.D. program, I work as a
metaphysical coach and symbologist. I am converting my
dissertation into three small, metaphysical books. My
first book, Return to Eden, is an original perspective of
the story of Adam and Eve. My goal is to set the couple
free and pave the way for humanity’s return to
heaven on earth. The second book, Gateway to Gold, is
about initiation and how we can use the tools of the
ancient ones in the modern world to find peace, joy, and
love. The third book, Walking on Water, is about Jesus
and the esoteric messages in his life and teachings. In
addition, I am building a web page and blog to write
weekly about metaphysical subjects and symbology. I have
developed simple ways for people to relieve their
emotions and free their minds. It is my desire to offer
those processes freely.
I never planned to be a writer;
it just happened. I do remember reading a crappy book
when I was about eight-years old. I looked at the book
and said, “One day, I’ll write something much
better than this.” I also remember staring at my
parent’s Bible and knowing that I understood it in a
unique way. But that thought had no relevance to my life
at the time.A few grouchy English teachers and soon my
desire to write had been completely obliterated.