There are
many things that I treasure in my life.
I treasure my children and grandchildren and just thinking about them
brings me joy but I also treasure some beautiful pieces of furniture and art
work that also bring me joy and a sense of calmness as I surround myself in
their beauty. I like to take long
walks on the beach and get my feet wet in the water as I search for pretty
shells or sand dollars. It may sound
silly but I treasure my seashells and feel thrilled when I find an especially
colorful one. It makes me marvel
about creation and all the awesome things that express their uniqueness and
creativity for all of us to share.
I see the colors of the earth that are portrayed in full bloom in the
fashion industry through the colorful patterns and fabrics. I see how man has imitated nature and
utilized its themes and scenes in various industries.
Some people
buy metal detectors and spend hours on the beach scanning for treasures buried
in the sand. Indiana Jones stories depict many
perilous crusades encountered by Jones as he went in search of hidden
treasures. The human psyche today seeks out thriller movies and videos that
illustrate stories about seekers of lost treasures or riches and their
adventurous tales.
We all
possess a hidden treasure within our soul that is waiting to be awoken. Possibly it is your innate sense of
imagination or your artistic abilities and even your passion or curiosity for
adventure. If you have not given
this any thought before now, maybe this is the time in your life to take a
fresh look at who you are and why you do what you do. Man’s innovative
abilities are vast and no matter where you turn you are shown that this is true.
What hidden
treasures are you overlooking in your life? Sometimes we do not give ourselves sufficient credit for the
gifts and talents we possess until someone else brings it to our attention. I know of some people who continually
speak about what they want to create, like writing a play or becoming an artist
or even starting a new business.
The problem is that they for years speak about it but do nothing to make
it happen. They possess the talent
to make a huge contribution in their field of endeavor but they lack the
initiative.
I believe
that each one of us has something of value to share. If you haven’t discovered
what your hidden treasure is yet, why not take the time to examine your life
and see if, indeed, you have buried your talents and treasures deep within the
recesses of your heart and mind.
It all starts with asking yourself some pertinent questions that just
might help you put the pieces of your personal puzzle together. For example;
1. What are you good at that brings you
joy? Ever since the state of the economy has
gone soft, I personally observed the ingenuity and creativity of people who
have started new businesses and have used their car/truck as the main means of
advertisement so as to let people within their community now of their talents
and business skills.
When times
get tough, people put on their thinking caps and become industrious.
2. What
skills or information do you possess that others might benefit from? If
you are seeking to get yourself out into the world and meet people, maybe it is
time to share you knowledge and wisdom with those who could benefit from your
abilities. Some people love to
volunteer and they are especially good at mentoring children and young adults. That is most definitely a hidden treasure
that others would love to know more about as you share your wealth of knowledge
and experience.
3. What type of
personality or character traits do you possess that would bring a sense of
empowerment and/or inspiration to others.
I believe that each one of us
possesses a strong point that would be of interest to others. Sharing your values and ideal
principles combined with your expertise with others is truly a gift and a
treasure to the one who is on the receiving end. When we share our gift and hidden treasures with other, it
becomes a win/win situation for all.
Joan
Marie Ambrose
Author,
Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker
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