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It is important to recognize our desires so that we can develop those gifts and use them to nourish others. When we recognize our true calling this process will grow detailed, bold and brilliant.
As I began to explore my interests with attention, not condemnation, I became devoted to my dreams. I realized that I wanted to speak and to write. But the nagging question kept haunting me, “And how would that pay the bills?”
Once I realized what I wanted, what about the means? I found that we must decide to live our dreams before we can foresee the means. God leads us one step at a time. There is no other way to find and follow your calling except to take the next visible step that is before you. It’s just one foot in front of the other on a road of discovery.
The haunting question kept coming to me, “What if I’m no good?” But I discovered that competence does not arrive without effort. We must embrace our passion, even when we are surrounded by imperfection. If we never allow ourselves to perform badly, we will never learn how to perform well. It takes patience to turn dull ordinary abilities into skill. If we wait for proficiency before we dare to do anything we will only wait and ache. Practice with expectation and dignity.
As with any endeavor, my skills increased as I earnestly applied myself. I came to realize that others could benefit by my contribution. Taking the tiniest step, concentrating on one thing at a time, was all I had to do and keep doing.
Share generously what you have been given, and the world’s opportunities will be drawn to your love, talent and service like moths attracted by a light. You have opportunities all around you. Some of the richest openings wait in the plainest of circumstances. Talents intensify with use. Sharing your gifts strengthens and promotes them.