Talented
According to the Oxford dictionary, a talented person is someone who has a natural aptitude or skill for something. As I said in the Jack of All Trades post, I can do a lot of different things, though I’m not really an expert in any of them. What I am is open-minded and willing to try new things, so that gives me the ability to learn new things pretty easily. Skills can always be improved and every skill you learn becomes the foundation for the next skill.
I really love making things with my hands. Some of my talents include painting in oil and acrylic, playing clarinet and ukulele, making jewelry, knitting and crocheting, sewing and quilting.
Not everything I make is decorative. I can make useful items, too, like afghans and quilts, warm hats, mittens, and scarves, and I can sew clothing as well, though I don’t think I will win any fashion shows. I like to think that these talents could save my life some day. If the zombie apocalypse ever happens, I can barter with the things I’ve made. And I’m pretty sure the preppers won’t be raiding the local Michael’s for yarn and fabric.
You are never too old and it is never too late to try something new. Grandma Moses started painting in her late seventies. She entered some of her paintings in the county fair and they didn’t even win any prizes! but she never gave up and was still painting up until her death at 101 years old. Everyone has a talent, you just need to keep trying new things until you discover it.
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