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Gifts - We All Have Them

5/18/2014

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                               "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."
                                                                                                                        Shakespeare

When I taught gifted and talented students it always bothered me that only some students received this title.  I truly believe that we are all gifted and talented and that it is important to identify those gifts and talents. Each year I would offer to come into any classroom that wanted me and do some of the activities with everyone that I did with the kids in my class.  I remember so clearly visiting one third grade room.  That day I was sharing Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.  First I explained the areas he identified as intelligences and explained that we all possess all of them but that we often were stronger in one than an other. I explained that if an area was not our strength we could always do things to make it stronger, it just might take a little longer.  We also discussed how it was very important to know our strengths so when making decisions we could definitely use them.  I remember talking about the verbal/linguistic intelligence.  I was explaining to the kids that people who were strong in this area loved words.  They loved to write and to talk.  They often make great teachers, lawyers, writers, and actors.  All of a sudden Chris stood up and literally yelled, "Mrs. Lennox, that's me.  That's me!"  And it was.  Chris was so bright but as so often happens in school he was in trouble a lot, for you guessed it - talking.  It was the first time he saw something positive about himself.  He saw that what was getting him in trouble now was actually something that could help him become a great success in life.  Chris and I talked later about his gifts and talents and the right way to use them.  I have a lot of memories from when I taught but this is one that I think of often.  It was so nice to be present when this nine year old boy recognized that he too was smart, that he too had something to offer the world.

What are your gifts and talents?  We all have them.  I love to write.  I love to support others in their dreams.  I love to help people recognize their strengths so they can use them to live the life they always wanted.  Take a minute.  Think back to when you were a child.  What did you like to do?  How did you spend your free time?  Think about now.  What is it that makes you happy?  What do you love to do?  What do people say about you?  Begin a list that you can see each day.  Remind yourself often of the gifts and talents you have to offer.  And then share them with us.  It's important for you and it is important for us.  Remember:

                        When you share your gifts and talents with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                                           Ginny
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Debbie link
5/18/2014 12:16:11 am

What a wonderful memory to carry with you and Thank you for sharing your talent. Your blog is so encouraging to me. I love your soft painting too!

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artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor) link
5/18/2014 12:25:47 am

The depth in this painting is wonderful ~ can feel the movement of the ocean ~ xoxo

artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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Jehanne link
5/18/2014 02:40:27 am

This is a really beautiful sunset it reminds me of the sea back home when we used to sail.

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Nicole/Beadwright link
5/18/2014 03:20:20 am

Ginny this is a wonderful post. Chris was lucky to have you as a teacher. I really like your painting today too. It feels like a dream
Nicole/Beadwright

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lorraine link
5/18/2014 04:58:22 am

great quote and lovely art

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aga link
5/18/2014 05:46:06 pm

Ginny, your last two paintings are absolutely and heavenly beautiful. They are gorgeous. Also we have another thing in common I work with children too :) and like you believe that we all come to this world with gifts and talents to share. Much love to you and have a great week.

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Alexandra link
5/20/2014 12:33:54 am

Ginny, this is a wonderful post. So encouraging and inspiring. Your words and art have blessed my heart this morning. :)

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Sara link
5/21/2014 03:48:22 am

That's a wonderful story. I feel the same as you -- everyone has talents and some are stronger than others. The sad part is many children don't get to hear the talk you gave. Do you still visit schools? I imagine there are many children, like Chris, even today who don't see their talents. I think is really true when a child's gifts are recognized by their family as being a "gift."

I remember when my eldest was a baby. Being the first child, I so wanted her to be first at everything. I was still young and stupid then. We went to a party of the people in our birthing class. Many of the children were already starting to take steps. My daughter was still perfectly content crawling. I remember wishing she was like the other children, but then I watched her. She went to the adults in the room, pulled herself up, immediately getting their attention. The walkers were busy walking, but my kid was busy interacting. It just one of her talents, but she's good at it.

It was good mama lesson because it held true. She's now a social worker. She works people every day and is wonderful at her job using her talent of social interaction:~)

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Giggles link
5/23/2014 02:36:23 pm

I love this story and I agree one hundred percent...we all have gifts that enhance our spirit! You've given me a wonderful idea for a post! You are always so inspiring!! You are an amazing loving and kind teacher! I'm glad you continue to coach now that you're retired!!

Hugs Giggles

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