Secret Powers

by Joyce-Anne Locking

Very often we hear or read about how to nourish our bodies and the proper foods required if we are to do this. There are also inner needs that, if we ignore, leave us with an unfulfilled hunger. These inner needs might be called our talents.

The purpose of our talents is to give us a means of expression ... a personal, unique voice, a power line to our community, and ultimately, a connection to the world. A talent requires something called inspiration. Silence is an important element as well. Talents need peace and respect in order to create expression. Appreciate and love the gifts you have. Follow the natural rhythm of these internal voices and you will find remarkable results in creative areas.

Clear a space for your talent to speak. You may begin by meditating in the space you choose or by reading books on subjects of special interest. We allow our talents to develop simply by believing in them and encouraging them. By giving them the opportunity to sing their own song you open the way for your special voice to flow.

Talents are like tiny seeds planted within us. It is our own task to nourish and protect these little seeds and encourage them to grow and strengthen until they bud and reach the point of full blossoming. When our talents bloom to maturity they begin to bring us multiple rewards. Most importantly, however, is the feeling our hunger is satisfied. Soon we begin to feel truly alive and valuable. When we create this pipeline to the world through our individual voice or talent, we achieve true wealth and vitality. We become fulfilled beings as our energy is released from a space that dwells in the depth of our focus. This energy is the source of our true existence and it is essential to our health and happiness in the world. To nourish your talents spend one hour each day thinking about or working on a special project. Allow yourself to choose an area of interest you would not have expected to try before. For example, you love reading poetry but have not considered writing a poem. Now is a chance to try new things. Allow yourself this new area of space. Just try it! You may be surprised at the progress you will make. All you have to do is show up for one hour a day. Watch as your secret powers take over!