I believe that each of us has a unique genius that was bestowed upon us so we can do our part to make this world a better place. All of us have a role that we’re uniquely suited for, however for many people their unique talent or ability is hidden from their own sight, like a golden treasure buried under shifting sands and chaos of daily life.
Often, we spend a great deal of time dazzled and awed by the talents of others, so much so that we can easily overlook our own gifts. It may even be that our unique ability is something we view negatively. For example: you may find it difficult concentrating on any one subject for long; meanwhile, others are amazed by your ability to weave various ideas throughout your conversations together. Or, you might think of yourself as “frivolous,” when it’s quite possible that your uniquely charming approach to life casts a light of joy and inspiration that others can’t help but follow. I think it’s important for all of us to try and discover, or re-discover our own special gift and understand how we can best express it to the world. Consider simply asking others to name what they think your most overlooked talents or character traits are. Their answers may change your life… but even if they don’t, they just might reveal a previously hidden pattern that may lead you in a new direction on your path to discovering your specific genius.
I encourage you to explore the riches that are uniquely yours, and in the process you may also find yourself helping others discover and develop their own gifts. Acknowledge and appreciate the gifts you see in those around you… tell your neighbor that loves to garden how much her green thumb enlivens the whole block… thank your coworker for always greeting your days with a smile… or tell your close friends that their ability to listen makes your world a better place.
Go ahead, give it a try and you will see that when shared with others, your unique gifts are like golden rays of sunlit expression that can brighten the world around you with warm light and positive energy.
“Come to the edge, he said. They said: we are afraid. Come to the edge, he said. They came. He pushed them, and they flew. Guillaume Apollinaire-avant garde french poet