Email: How do we find our natural talents? (Bermuda)
Finding our natural talents is quite tricky. It took decades for me to know that I want to write. We can lean on many personality tests, online tools or expert advice to identify & embrace our natural talents. However, the key insights to re-discover:
What thrilled us as a child? Recall joyous memories from school, community or family. What made those moments so special or enjoyable? Any common threads? Maybe we loved soccer, passionately indulged in play. couldn’t wait to be at practice field. As we ponder, we realise that we still love to playfully strategise? Why are we better at some things than others? Naturally recurring patterns of thoughts or feelings that pull on our heart-strings, make us happy?
What would make us lose track of time? Playing a guitar, dancing, painting, sports, gardening or writing? This intent draws us in like a tractor beam.
What do we yearn to do? Which fire burns deep within – find it, define it & live it? In nature, eagles fly 100 miles a day. If trapped, they aren’t living the way they were meant to be. What do we really want to do? If we aren’t using our natural gifts it’ll feel painful or uncomfortable. If today was the last day of our lives, what would we do?
Simply, we can recall our precious dreams, imaginations, ideas or aspirations! Which ones still hold great value or meaning? What will ultimately bring joy, purpose or fulfilment?
