What is Your Something?
My favorite thing to say is that - “Everybody came here with something”. Some special gift, some special talent. Many people find out early on what their ‘something’ is while others spend a lifetime trying to discover their ‘curve ball’. Everyone is good at something. It may be writing, singing, speaking, working with your hands, cooking, gardening, drawing etc. Some people can manage well, some are creative, some can sell, the list goes on. When you understand what you are interested in and what you are good at, you can make fulfilling career choices and discover your major definite purpose. Think about the things that you like, the things that you really enjoy doing, the things you would do for free and chances are you will soon discover your ‘something’.
Think about where you are right now. Do you find yourself frustrated with life? Do you feel like a fish out of water? Do you long for peace and happiness? If any of these describe you in any way I urge you to dig deep within and examine these questions - what profession did you choose for yourself? Did you choose your profession because it pays well? Did you choose your profession because your mother or father wanted you to or perhaps you are carrying on a family tradition. Whatever you are doing for whatever reason~ ARE YOU FULFILLED? If you are not fulfilled then ask yourself these questions - What are your dreams? What makes you happy? What do you enjoy doing? These are areas you need to really explore.
So How Do You Know What Your Gifts and Talents Really Are?
Take a few minutes to think about yourself. You already possess many abilities, things you accomplish without even thinking about it, without effort. Many things you have learned and mastered are now easily achieved. What talents of yours have been fully activated? These are the talents you use routinely, things you can do easily.Make a list of everything you can do easily and things you really enjoy doing. There is no limit to how long your list should be. You may find 5-10 or 20-30 items on your list. You may be surprised to learn about all of the abilities and qualities that you already possess. You will also discover that you have more than your obvious, visible talents, you also have stored talents. These stored talents are talents you know you have but you are not using them. Now you may have excuses for not using them like, “I’m too busy, I don’t dare to, I’m not sure if I’m good enough at that, I’m afraid to make a fool of myself, I’m too old to start that now,” and so on. Sound familiar? However, another reason may be that you fear your life might well take a totally different turn when you start focusing on this talent of yours!
It’s possible that you alone are aware of your talent for singing or acting. Maybe you’re a writer in disguise. But you’re afraid to come forward out of fear. You are afraid that you’re not good enough after all, or that you would have to quit your current way of living when you are truly “discovered!”
Review Your List of Talents
This list that you created of your talents contains your key talents. Key talents are qualities that are outstanding that you are known for, qualities that are so typical for you that, if one took them away from you, you wouldn’t be the same person anymore. What are these talents or qualities? Can it be your enthusiasm, your communication skills, your creative skills, your sensitivity, your organizational talents, your brilliant voice, your expertise in a given area or what? What talents do you have that are such a big part of your identity that your friends cannot imagine you without them. These are the most visible and outstanding. What are you known for? What would your friends say about you if they had to describe you in just a few words? These key talents and qualities are your gifts (from God) the core of your mission on earth. They are the purpose of your life. Discovering your talents (your Divine Gifts) will bring you closer to understanding your purpose, your reason for being here. Discovering your talents and gifts can make you happy, content and fulfilled which in turn will make you a blessing to others.
To Your Continued Success ~
Miss Julia
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