HIDDEN TALENTS HIDDEN TREASURES

I recently watched a video of an orchestra performing a Waltz written by the renowned  Hollywood actor Anthony Hopkins. He had written the Waltz 50 years ago before his acting career. He was hearing it performed for the first time. It is a most beautiful peace of music! Who would have ever thought that this great actor possessed such amazing musical talent? I began thinking of the hidden talents in all of us. I firmly believe that each of us, regardless of our station in life, possess hidden talents. Gifts, talents, abilities that we have yet to discover. Our life is a journey of growth and self-discovery. As long as we draw breath, we will still have demensions to discover with talents about which we are not yet aware. Why would I be writing about this topic? There are many of you reading this right now who have yet to discover the amazing talents you possess. You have not discovered the talent within you by which you are intended to impact your family, your community, even the world. We are each an amazing and unique creation. To understand and discover more about ourselves it is helpful to spend time with and observe other creations. Observe the ways of nature. Set aside time each day to slow down your thoughts. Listen to nature outward; wind in the trees, birds, flowing water. Listen to nature inward; your breathing, your heartbeat, your thoughts. It is during these moments that we may become aware of a desire, an idea, a feeling that leads to a direction which leads to an action which then reveals interests, talents or abilities that spark a fire within us. A new opportunity and direction. A new life. Are you doing what you are truly capable of doing? Do you occasionally experience a yearning, a sense that there is more to your life? There are hidden talents, hidden treasures.