Discovering a Hidden Talent: A Lesson in Readiness
Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story from my youth, a tale that taught me the importance of readiness and the joy of discovering a hidden talent.
The Unexpected Journey
It was the summer of ’57, and I was a young lad of 15. My father, a man of few words but many lessons, decided it was time for me to learn one of life’s most important skills: fishing. Now, I had never held a fishing rod in my life, and the prospect of catching a fish was as foreign to me as the moon itself. But my father insisted, and so we set off on our journey.
The Lesson Begins
As we arrived at the river, my father handed me a fishing rod. I looked at it, puzzled, not knowing what to do. Sensing my confusion, my father said, “Son, readiness is not about knowing everything. It’s about being open to learning and adapting.” With those words, he showed me how to cast the line and wait patiently.
Discovering a Hidden Talent
Hours passed, and just as I was about to give up, I felt a tug on the line. With my heart pounding, I reeled in my first fish. The feeling was exhilarating. I had discovered a hidden talent, a love for fishing, that I never knew existed. It was a lesson in readiness, in being open to new experiences and learning from them.
Final Thoughts
My friends, life is full of unexpected journeys and hidden talents waiting to be discovered. But to find them, we must be ready. Ready to learn, ready to adapt, and ready to step out of our comfort zones. So, let’s embrace readiness, let’s discover our hidden talents, and let’s make the most of this beautiful journey called life.
Until next time,
Kev