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On more than one occasion I’ve mentioned my thoughts on gifts we possess. I’ve often stated I believe we all have certain gifts or skills, things we absolutely excel at better than most. Those skills are a precious gift from our Creator and something I believe we must find and master. It’s my most sincere belief we all have genius - exceptional intellectual, creative, or natural ability.

When we master our gifts we delight our Creator and those about us. One of my gifts is an ability to absorb and comprehend an enormous amount of information in a small amount of time. It’s allowed me to traverse several industries with relative ease. I’ve been asked to proudly display my gifts by a great friend and assist with writing and helping him tell his story. I will.

Today, Saturday, November 30, 2019, I am grateful that:

My confidence in my writing and editing abilities has grown. As recently as this summer I told a potential client I wasn’t an editor and couldn’t do a particular project. After reviewing a couple manuscripts, not only am I capable but very adept at offering feedback in an acceptable manner to the author. Empathy tempers my comments and expertise my suggestions.

Don and I had a chance to meet yesterday. A contact through another foreigner, Don’s a local artist and I offered him an opportunity to interview/audition for the cover of Lezur. Puzzle pieces are falling into place.

Don validated my thoughts of a contest at a local university to find the best possible artist for my cover. He thought it would be great to offer a cash incentive, especially near Christmas, and have to ability to pick the style that best fit my needs.

My belief in the confidence others show in my gifts is growing. Not sure if it’s humility, disbelief, or low self esteem which makes me think I’m not good enough or that it’s not that big of a deal. Others comment on my abilities as since things come so easily I’ve had a tendency to dismiss their compliments. As I’ve grown in my craft and conviction and worked towards perfecting my trade I’ve grown in my beliefs that some are superior in their abilities. Either through innate ability or focused efforts of improvements some of us will always excel relative to others with the same genius.

Display Your Genius. Be Impactful!