LYRICALLY INCLINED — MY HIDDEN TALENT
Each of us possesses a few talents and abilities that set us apart from the rest. While some talents may be readily apparent, such as being able to hold your breath for record-breaking amounts of time or possessing the ability to run or swim very quickly, others remain hidden beneath the surface. Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving, is known as Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day, a time set aside to allow your special skills to shine. My family is incredibly talented, especially when it comes to musical ability, and because I can’t carry a beat to save my life, I’m often a tad jealous. All three of my boys play musical instruments, and all four of my children sing in the church choir. They must have inherited this talent from my wife, who sang growing up and still sings in the choir here and there.
on display elsewhere because that’s just the quality of the paintings that they are! Most of my artistic ability comes out in the office and operating room, where I have the opportunity to sculpt and create. But, if you were to really nail me down and ask what I consider to be my “special” talent, I’d say that I’m particularly creative in re-creating lyrics to well-known songs. When I’m driving around with my kids in the car, I change the words around and slide their names and things that they enjoy into the songs. I’m also known to do this in the operating room. I hear things differently than how they appear in the actual lyrics, and while I have a good time with it, I usually irritate my kids, which makes it all the more fun! Our unusual talents have the power to set us apart and ignite our passions while sparking creativity! What is your unique talent?
calls his talent “cardistry,” and he’s a master at shuffling and flipping cards and has dozens of tricks up his sleeve. In college, I took up painting, and while I enjoyed it, I wouldn’t quite call myself talented in art — my paintings are now in my office and not
One of my sons takes after my dad in that he loves magic and card tricks. In fact, he
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react to it.” –Charles R. Swindoll
–Dr. Mike
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