Why is it that focusing on your faults is so much easier than applauding yourself for your strengths and gifts? Oftentimes, I am extremely hard on myself and focus ONLY on my faults; selfishness, greed, vanity, etc. I could go on and on about my faults. Doing this can get me feeling very down on myself, so it is nice when either I remind myself or someone else reminds me of my many gifts.
One of my unique strengths, that I cherish the most, is my love of public speaking and communicating with people. While the thought of public speaking terrifies most; I actually love it and thrive on the energy and adrenaline rush I get from it. Most people are scared out of their minds at the proposition of public speaking yet I enthusiastically welcome it. I love this about myself and believe it will continue to be a great benefit to me in life.
Also since I was young, I have also been applauded for being well dictated. I am very capable of holding fabulous conversations, even among respected people much older than me. I am warm, genuine, and capable of holding my own in large social settings. Just this past weekend I was introduced to the First Lady of Kentucky at a wedding party, she told me she had already heard all about me and my grace, charm, and social qualities. We had a lovely conversation after which she introduced me to her husband, Governor Beshear. The art of conversation, even among very formidable people, is a gift of mine that I cherish and thank God for constantly. I love the fact that I am capable of having genuine and intriguing conversations with people of any age, race, or social background. It is a gift that has allowed me to meet and learn from many interesting people throughout my life, and hopefully I've left a little bit of an impact of my own on those I've been fortunate enough to converse with.
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