Giftedness: A Lesson from a Concert

Good day, dear reader. Today, I want to share a story with you, a tale from my past that taught me a valuable lesson about giftedness. It’s a story that takes place in the midst of music, laughter, and a crowd of thousands. Yes, we’re going back to the time I attended a concert.

The Concert

It was a beautiful summer evening, the air was filled with the scent of fresh cut grass and the distant sound of a guitar tuning. I was attending a concert of a band that was very popular at the time. The anticipation was palpable, the excitement infectious.

The Unexpected Performance

As the concert began, the crowd was swept up in the music, myself included. But the highlight of the evening was not the band we all came to see. No, it was a young man, a stranger, who took the stage during the intermission. He was not a part of the scheduled performance, but he had a gift.

The Gift

With a guitar in his hands and a song in his heart, this young man played with such passion and skill that he captivated us all. His music was raw, unpolished, but it was real. It was a gift that he was sharing with us, and we were all moved by it.

The Lesson

That night, I learned that giftedness is not about being the best, or the most popular, or the most recognized. It’s about sharing what you love, what you’re passionate about, with others. It’s about touching people’s hearts and making a difference, no matter how small.

So, dear reader, I encourage you to embrace your own giftedness. Don’t hide it, don’t diminish it. Share it with the world, because who knows whose heart you might touch, whose life you might change.

Remember, we are all gifted in our own unique ways. It’s up to us to discover our gifts and use them to make the world a better place.

Until next time,

Kev