uniqueness.
In One Year
Our uniqueness, the things that set us apart are rich areas of our life. Overflowing with ideas, impossibilities, and vast journeys. Only you can be you.
From this uniqueness the avenues of contribution to the world are endless. Unfortunately we typically shy away from our unique attributes. Instead sticking our fingers in our ears saying, “blah, blah, blah.”
Don’t get me wrong. I’m challenged to contribute too. It’s hard to be vulnerable. Do you think sharing my art is easy? I sometimes cringe when I scroll back through Instagram. And let’s just say that after pushing publish on a blog post I almost always regret it. I may be trying to contribute out of my uniqueness but believe me, I am doing it scared.
As scary as it is I believe our unique experiences, perspective and values are the place where we are called to give. To share. To contribute.
It’s not complicated. What are your gifts? Your talents? Your skills? Your passions?
That is our starting point.
Never mind what people say. Or your own self doubts.
Give yourself a fighting chance by moving through your fear. Choosing uncertainty. Exploring possibilities.
I often ask myself, “Will I be glad I did this in a year?” I’m so shortsighted that I need that perspective. I generally answer, “yes”.
Ultimately our walk into contributing will lead us to significance and meaning. It’s the process not the end result that matters.
We all need what you have to offer.
I encourage you to buckle up and get started.
In a year you’ll be glad you did.
In today’s video title “Unique” I challenged myself to use the least amount of paint possible. I love the muted look of the soft pastels, liquid pencil, charcoal and graphite blocks.
“Regardless of how small you think your contribution is without it the world would be different.”