When was the last time you thought about what you have to offer the world?

– Last week?

– Last year?

– Never?

And just why not? Do you think that everyone else has something more or better to offer than you do?

We’ve all got special gifts we were born with and it’s our job to uncover them and share them with the world. For example, my son has an uncanny gift of making anyone around him feel comfortable with him. That’s why he was the number one salesman in his region his first month of his new job (ok, you caught me… proud mom moment.) Hey, it’s my blog… I’m allowed!

Everyone has something to offer. It’s just your job to uncover your special gifts. If you’ve not thought of yourself as having any gifts that were out of the ordinary than you haven’t dug deep enough. Then again, you may be suffering from a bit of low self-worth and not see what’s right in front of your face.

I’ll bet if you ask 5 of your closest friends and/or family what you have to offer, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you have to offer that you just don’t realize is that special.

People always tell me that they appreciate the way I’m always looking at the bright side (when it doesn’t get on their nerves…LOL) That’s one of my gifts. I also know how to string words together and form somewhat of an intelligent and hopefully compelling message. That’s another. People talk with me easily. You guessed it. Another one. I’ve got a sense of humor and not afraid to use it. Once again… a gift.

I am no different from anyone else. I just learned to uncover and gratefully accept the gifts I was so graciously given. (note the gratitude…)

When was the last time you gave yourself credit for all of the wonderful things you are? You probably don’t even notice the things that set you apart from everyone else. You’re unique, and that’s a gift! You possess traits and gifts you probably aren’t even aware of and if you are, more than likely you’re thinking, “no biggie.”

Well, wrong you are! They are a big deal and it’s about time you realized how truly special you are and be truly grateful for the gift to the world that you are. And then decide how and if you will choose to share your gifts with the world. Even if it’s simply the gift of making people feel comfortable in trying situations. Most people wouldn’t think twice about that. Consider this, though… To the person you’re making feel comfortable, you ARE the world at that moment.

Just think… If everyone took their gifts and shared them, how much better would our little world be?

Are you up for a challenge?

Talk to 5 of your closest friends and/or relatives and ask them flat out what is special about you. What gifts they think you possess and be prepared to be amazed at their answers. You may just look at yourself a little differently afterward…

And then what to do? Share your gifts and help someone uncover theirs. Then everyone wins. You feel better. They feel better. And they may just turn around and do the same for someone else.

When you are finished, drop by and let me know what you’ve uncovered! I’ll be waiting to see what you’ve uncovered…