Friday, March 02, 2007

Wasted Talent

You ever know someone who had some awesome talent like drawing, painting, writing, speaking.....etc and just let it waste away? You just want to shake them and say wake up can't you see what you have? I've known people like that. I mean for god sakes they could make a decent living at it. There are those people who believe you shouldn't take something you love and twist it into a moneymaker. I understand that point but if you could make money doing something you love...imagine that. Not many people get to do that.

It's sad what someone can do to themselves. The mind is a powerful thing. Just think you have all this talent, everyone says so, and you're actually able to tell yourself you're not that great. Amazing. Think of what you could do if you changed that thought process.

I think those criminal sketch artists are incredible. How do they do that? How can they just draw something based on what someone says? I've never been able to draw. ever. I've always been jealous of people who can, and always will. Have you ever watched someone draw? You should if you haven't. Watching someone bring something to life from their imagination is quite something. I recommend it! I know a few people who can draw and I love to watch them draw. I'll admit that I exploit them for their talents in order to create my own things. But whatever. It's still their work in mine.

Self doubt. It sure can do a number. Wouldn't it be great to be able to turn it off so you could actually make some good decisions? It's hard not to talk down to yourself. Everyone does it. If I had one wish it would be to relieve those close to me of all their self doubts. Let them be free. It would be such a gift to see them shine.

What would you do with your one wish?