Every now and then I join up with Five Minute Friday and write a blog post with the word prompt for the week. The post is suppose to be a 5 minute writing challenge. I’m not sure I always obey that rule, but today I’m going to give it a try. So here we go with the word: world…
The world is full of amazing talented writers and artists; many of these people have been practicing their gifts for years. They recognized their skills early on, and have been creating beautiful “art” since their school days.
I am not one of those people. I have only discovered my “gifts” in recent years. I am very late to the party. And often because of this, I am prone to comparisons. And that, my friend, is no way to move forward in any artistic field. Comparisons tend to paralyze us.
I took an acrylic art challenge in April, and something Cinnamon Cooney (The Art Sherpa) said offered me so much encouragement. She said, “Only 1-2 percent of people are born naturally gifted in art. But the world is full of gifted artists. The reason? Because art is a learned skill. The same goes for music. The same goes for writing.”
I love that.
Am I capable of learning a new skill? Why, yes, yes I am!
Do you follow me on Instagram? I am continuing my series on belonging over there in that world (see what I did there?) If you have a deep need to belong, why not join me and follow along as I talk about why we often struggle to find our people and our place. The collage to the left depics some of my recent posts. I hope to see you there!
Thanks for the reminder that we can continue learning and developing the gift(s) God has given us. Encouraging post. Visiting from FMF.
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Such an inspiring thought. I think we bring our own unique voices to writing and therein lies our talents. I am so glad to meet you on the Five Minute Friday linkup.
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Oh I am so encouraged that there is “hope” for those of who are late to the game!! I, too, am late but do want to use my gifts/talents for His honor!!
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