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Helping others - a special talent we all possess

Everybody has a talent. Something that they can do which sets them apart from other people. This talent doesn't have to be anything out of the ordinary or world beating, it doesn't have to be something completely unique. It can be as simple as enjoying grooming an animal, painting landscapes, knitting or even talking to a friend over a cup of coffee and the ability to sit quietly and listen to their life's events.

These talents are gifts and they all have one thing in common. That is, every talent possessed by everybody in the world, in some way, shape or form, helps others - be they human, animal or even nature herself.

We all have a choice in life. Whether to use the talent (or talents!) we each have, to help others. Most of us recognize this at some point in our lives and enjoy the pleasure we experience when we have made someone's day a little better.

For me, enabling people to move in a direction that they choose and desire, that helps them achieve what they wish to achieve to gain internal satisfaction - this is a gift which draws on a number of talents. Self actualisation is just what it says, actualisation of the self ... The thing is that achieving that state will almost invariably involve interaction with others and the receiving of their help through the talents that they possess.

So, today, share some of your talents - and be grateful that you have them..

Peter

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