Share Your Gifts

Years ago, I don't have the guts to talk to people, specially strangers.

Even classmates would asked me and then I would give a black and white answer.

I seldom initiate an act or start a conversation. I was a shy person. I want to be identified as a humble man. And I defined humility in the wrong way.

I remember when one of our professors asked if somebody in the class could give an intermission to sing just to pass time because our topic was finished earlier, he specifically wanted a guy to sing. Now take note of this, in our class we were less than 10 guys. Mostly women. And I know I can sing (at least in the shower).

My other guy classmates do sing. Some of them think they sing and some of them declaim. I'm just kidding.
And I know myself, I'm not a good singer but at least I can sing.

So by default I should have volunteered and performed in front of the class. But I didn't. Somebody did. And I was at the back seated in a chair, murmuring "I'm better that him. They just need to persuade me more. I'm better than him!"

And that is not humility. I'm not humble. I was hum-bog.

Now, I'm learning. I looked back and I realized one reason for that negative attitude: low self worth. (But that is another blog).
I'm not saying I'm now a humble person. No. But I'm learning. I'm changing ways.

I serve more with my God-given talents.

And I love to talk to people. I love to talk to elders, sharing their wisdom. I love to bond with younger ones, they give me a fresher perspective of life.

I even discovered new dreams.

Friends, what are your gifts? What are your talents?
Share it and make the world a better place.

Have a blessed weekend!
 

4th year college. I am the guy in front.

My bubbly niece: Brianne.