Talents

So our RS lesson touched on talents and the teacher told us to not compare ourselves against others. I know it is hard to not compare ourselves to others. We all do it. We all think to ourselves that my handwriting isn't as great as hers, or boy she can really do this or that, and I can't.

However, it is really weird on the other end. I have had the RS president tell me several times over the past year that she wishes she could do some of things I do and so forth. Last Wednesday, she asked me if there was something I didn't do. I told her I didn't draw and she said that made her feel better since she doesn't draw either. I don't really see myself as one of the people that someone would look to and compare themselves to. I would rather people wouldn't compare themselves to me. I know it is a compliment, but it makes me nervous to know people are watching me and thinking they wish they could do some of the things I do.

I don't consider myself anymore special than the next person, and I know we each have things we are good at. So it strange to hear someone wishing they could do the things I do. I know this girl has many talents and is good at the things she does. I know we each have potential and can do anything we put our minds to.