“Unseen talents”
“Suha sat at her desk, looking at a picture on her phone. It was of Maya, a girl in her class who seemed to be good at everything.”
“Maya is brilliant in science, a star on the debate team, and even good at presentations.”
“Sometimes, when Suha saw people like Maya, a tiny knot formed in her heart. It made her wonder if she was truly good at anything.”
“She wasn't the top of her class in every subject. She didn't win awards for sports or projects.”
“She wasn't the loudest or the most popular person in the room. When she looked at others, it was easy to see their clear, obvious talents.”
“They could draw amazing pictures, solve complex math problems in their heads, or talk easily in front of a big crowd.”
“And then there was her. What did she have?”
“This feeling that she wasn't as good as others would sometimes creep in. She'd think, “I don't have a special talent. I'm just… normal.” ”
“It was easy to get caught up in comparing herself to what seemed like everyone else's highlight reel.”
“But as she thought about it more, leaning back in her chair in her room, a different idea started to take shape.”
“What about those quiet strengths?”
“The ones that weren't shouted from a stage or celebrated in a competition?”
“She remembered how she handled the history test the other day, not panicking but just trying her best.”
“Or how she didn't get too upset when her morning plans were changed, instead finding the good in the unexpected.”
“That was patience, wasn't it?”
“And remembering to be genuinely happy for her friend's successes, even when she felt a bit down about her own skills – that was kindness and goodwill.”
“These weren't things you could put on a resume as “Award-Winning Patience” or “Expert Level Kindness.” But they were important. They were real.”
“They were qualities that made her a good friend, a calm presence, someone people could rely on.”
“Suddenly, it clicked. Being patient, being kind, being able to adapt when things didn't go as planned – these were talents.”
“They were just different kinds of talents.”
“They weren't always visible or loud, but they were deeply valuable.”
“Everyone had their own unique strengths, their own special ways of being in the world.”
“Maybe her talents weren't about grand performances, but about the quiet, steady ways she navigated life and connected with others.”
“And that thought brought a quiet sense of peace. She might not be Maya, but she was Suha, and that was enough.”
“Unseen talents are the most valuable, invisible strengths that might not be obvious or celebrated publicly but are deeply meaningful.
These include qualities like patience, kindness, empathy, resilience, humility, trustworthiness, and the ability to adapt gracefully to life's changes. They are gifts that benefit not just the individual but also those around them, fostering peace and good relationships.
While not always recognized with awards or fame, these inner strengths are essential for a fulfilling life and leave a lasting, positive impact on others.”
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yupp
2025-05-24
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