Let's not fail our Maker by dwindling away our time, misusing our great talents and abilities. Everyone of us has deeply rooted talent and ability. But have you ever wonder, whether consciously or not, why it seem there are those who have been gifted far beyond the general public? Those are the people who have more than just talent and gifts. They have uncovered a definitive purpose for their life and created a roaring flame of desire to achieve it.
I believe talent deserves its credit, and that talent is a wondrous thing to observe as well as a spiritual experience; witnessing an Olympian achieve gold or admiring a master's painting. Talent is certainly noticeable. However, the source of this talent is not, at least not without believing. Within every one of us lies a spark whose only hope is to be fanned into a blazing inferno, a base desire to achieve and experience the greatest things in life. This almost unnatural sense of desire is revealed through a definitive purpose in our lives, a higher ideal that we connect to emotionally and spiritually; a single clear thought that defines us and our actions. I encourage you to take your time to find your purpose and begin fanning your flames of desire by focusing on that thought each and every moment you can.
"There is one quality that one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants and a burning desire to possess it."
-Napoleon Hill
"We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents."
-Eric Hoffer
King of the Birds, Lord of the Skies
Gather ye rose buds while ye may, old time is still a flying;
and this same rose that you see today, tomorrow will be dying.
CarpeDiem: Seize the Day!
- Dead Poets Society
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