living potential

''The gifts we are born with and those that we work to develop throughout our lives vary in form and function.

Some we find use for every day while others are only useful in specific circumstances.

Yet many times we overlook opportunities to share our unique gifts with others. It may be fear of criticism that holds us back or the paralyzing weight of uncertainty.

Ultimately, we doubt that our innate talents and practiced skills can truly add value to others’ lives.
But it is the world as a whole that benefits when we willingly share our gifts.
Whether you have been blessed with the ability to awaken beautiful emotions in others through art or industry, or your aptitudes transmit more practical advantages, your gifts are a part of who you are.

As you make use of those gifts as best you can, be assured that your contribution to worldly well-being will not be overlooked.

Your personal power is defined in part by your gifts. To use your talents is to demonstrate to the world that you understand yourself and are truly attuned to your capabilities.

Your earthly existence provides you with ample opportunity to explore your purpose, to utilize your skills in a life-affirming way, and to positively touch the lives of others while doing so.
Yet you may feel that your gifts are not as valuable or worthy of attention as those of others and thus hide them away.

However, every gift lying dormant in your soul has the potential to fill a void in someone else’s life.

Just as your existence is made richer by the love, support, friendship, aid, and compassion of others, so, too, can you add richness to their lives.
Your natural ability to soothe hurt, inspire compassion, bake, dance, knit, organize, or think outside the box can be a boon to someone in need.

As you embrace your gifts and allow their light to shine, you will discover that more and more opportunities to make use of them arise.

This is because your gifts are a channel through which the universe operates.

By simply doing what you are good at and also love to do, you make a positive difference.

The recognition you receive for your efforts will pale in comparison to
the satisfaction you feel when fulfilling your innate potential.''

by Madysin Taylor