Walking in our own gifts and talents is important. Comparing ourselves to others is harmful. We are uniquely created by God with our individual gifts that we are to share with the world.
It is really easy to look around and find someone that appears to be dripping with talents that we find much more appealing or even someone with the same talent we might have but at a different level. Stop it. Stop comparing yourself to others.
If God has blessed you with a musical talent, embrace it. You will always be able to find someone out there who is a better musician, but God has called you, at your level of ability, to share what you have. Study, practice, get better, but don’t compare. Of course, this is only one example, but it can be applied to any area of your life.
Natural talents aren’t just art, music, and the like. Natural talents can include adaptability, teamwork, public speaking,, and other soft skills. Maybe you are a fabulous cook or can organize and decorate. Talents typically come naturally to us, so identifying them early is beneficial. Parents and teachers need to be observant early and guide the children toward areas where the students excel. I’m not so sure we do a very effective job of that though.
Grouping us all together doesn’t work. We are different. Forcing a square into a circle doesn’t work. It frustrates. Accepting we are born with different abilities and talents is crucial. It’s not always easy to let your free spirit child develop among the other rigid family members, but watching children and adults develop and excel using the talents they have is so rewarding.
What would the world look like if we all stayed in our lane and used what we have to make the world a better, more loving, peaceful place? Let’s begin to use what we do well…and, yes, you have something you do well…to change the world. No more comparisons.