One rarely accomplishes anything worthwhile by hiding in a crowd. If we aren’t sticking out then we are hiding the gifts that we could be giving to the world.
We all have something to share and sometime ago I decided that I was no longer willing to keep hiding mine, and who and what I am.
I used to fear rejection, but I came to realize that for every gift (no matter what it is or who is offering them) there will be some who will appreciate it and some who won’t.
Hiding or sharing my gifts won’t change that.
Hiding them just says I’m ashamed of them and of myself, and fear what others will think about my gifts.
Sharing them says I’m proud of who I am, and of the gifts I have to offer to those who will enjoy them. I like this way of being and am never going back to the person who was afraid to share my gifts.
It is my hope that those of us who share our messages and gifts may be able to inspire much younger people–and those of all ages, races, cultures, and genders–to find and share their gifts and to be proud of them.
Russ
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Thanks Russ. This is so true and speaks to me loud and clear. Hopefully, as you said, many will find the courage to share their gifts. š
Thank you, Diana. I believe that as more people share their gifts it will be easier for others to do the same. A creative wave greater than anything the world has ever seen is growing and will send ripples out to every corner of the world.
Russ.
Sharing them says Iām proud of who I am…so true, never thought of it that way. Thanks for sharing
I’m glad you found value in this post, my friend! Thank you for all you share with the world too!
Russ
Yes! Yes! Yes! Russ you are awesome! Share away my friend…we are all here listening (reading!) š
Thank you for your enthusiastic reply! It feels great to be cheered on.
Russ
Here here I couldn’t agree more
Thank you for your support. I enjoy hearing from readers such as you.
Russ
Thank you for sharing your gift with us all the time, you are truly blessed.
Thank you, Shian. I enjoyed the gifts you share too!
Russ
Thank you for the reminder Russ!
It is truly my pleasure!
Russ
Russ,
This was a wonderful post and I so agree. Hiding our gifts serves no one…Thank you for sharing yours with us!
Cathy
Likewise, my friend!
Russ
Wise words. Thaks for sharing yours with us, Russ.
It gives to me great pleasure. Thank you for doing the same!
Russ
Another brilliant blog, and so true. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you, Manty. I’m glad that you found value in it!
Russ
Yes, Russ. If we inspire just ONE other soul in this world to step up and share the gifts God has given him or her, then our lives have not been in vain. It doesn’t take 500 followers. Just one… and we may never know who that one is. But God does! Bless you!
I agree, Jan. And who wants to live a vain life anyway? ;-D!
Bless you, too.
Russ