Today when I was in Young Womens, the lesson was on the gifts of the spirit. I didn't teach, but during the lesson the teacher asked me to share with the girls my thoughts on what we were talking about.
I went through years of soul searching and wondering what gifts I might have in my life that I could develop. I had freinds that were very accomplished in musical and athletic things and I always felt that I fell short because I didn't have a true talent to share.
I was so happy today to be able to share with the girls my realizations a few years back that I don't have to have something extraordinary to share talent wise. Compassion and helping others is a talent, having faith is a gift of the spirit, and being receptive to learning is a gift of the spirit as well.
I was able to share with them that knowing that and realizing that allowed me to become less self conscious about other talents. I DON'T have an amazing singing voice, but I do have a pretty good one. Today sang a duet during sacrament meeting and by realizing that I don't have to be "the best" to develop and strengthen some of my natural talents I've been able to enjoy those talents more.
I'm grateful for that lesson I've learned and for the chance I had to share it with the great girls I get to work with.
2 comments:
You did a great job on the duet!! I'm glad I got to see it!
Awe! Thanks! I'm glad you were there too! I wanted to talk, but I had to leave early and take alex home... he felt like he was going to throw up and we decided to not take the chance of him doing it at church. :)
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