Your Talent is Needed

It’s easy to shy away from what we like to do because we fear the criticism that could come from people seeing the finished product. However, no matter how “bad” anyone, or yourself may think your art is, it still holds its own purpose. As I’ve mentioned in an earlier blog post, it’s totally fine to make “bad” art.

The world needs what unique quirkiness that your have to offer. Often times, we’ve suppressed our talents so long, that we don’t know what they are. However, it doesn’t take a long time to rack our brains to simply understand what we like to do. While you may enjoy a hobby simply because it brings you personal joy, the potential is endless if you allow that art and message to influence and impact the lives of others.

Often, art that is powerfully introspective is often what moves me the most. It’s the type of art that brings an entirely new perspective to the general public. It often touches a delicate topic in a way as to bring a completely personal experience to flesh. We don’t need to relate completely to an experience in order to appreciate the beauty behind that artist’s experience.

While we may not see ourselves as talented because we make the mistake of comparing ourselves to people who we see as “greater” artists than ourselves, the experience that we carry ourselves may be the spark of inspiration for someone else.

While I don’t think about myself as being a great singer, I’ve been leading the worship music in church over this past month. The feedback I’ve gotten has been encouraging. Members of the church have said that the music sounds beautiful. I can’t think of a higher compliment than that. Perhaps they actually think it’s beautiful or they think that the imperfect way I play the songs carries it’s own beauty. Regardless, the fact that I play the music while making mistakes, simply doesn’t matter. People are affected positively by the music.

Everyone should contribute talents despite imperfections. It’s often the flaws that bring a sense of relation to the art. No matter what way you look at it, you’re better off participating than sitting on the sidelines, waiting for an opportunity to show what you got. The truth is, I’m always a bit nervous before I shoot photography or play a song. However, perhaps that’s a good sign and means that theres's care going into the art. The risks we take are usually the most rewarding parts of our lives, even if it's tough at first.

For further related reading, please check out: Allowing Yourself to Make "Bad" Art.