Life is a miracle.  From the moment we are conceived, a series of events comes together, melds, and creates a brand new and unique being – you!  Think of it, there has never been anyone like you, and there never will be.  Astounding in its concept – yet it is true.  While we all share basic commonalities, each person comes to life with a new combination of personality, abilities, looks, and always, a special gift or talent.

If it is not an obvious one, such as being musical, artistic or having unusual physical capabilities this shy talent can be discovered through self knowledge and awareness.  Though each of the above listed obvious talents gives great gifts to the world through pleasure of our senses, there are special abilities that are often unsung and unnoticed.

Many of us feel we are untalented because we do not have an obvious gift, yet there are people that have a rare donation to give.  They are unaware of just how special and needed they really are, perhaps even more so than those who shine so brightly in the spotlight.

Those quiet, behind the scene people are the ones who are “making a difference.” Perhaps you are one of them and never realized it. Are you the one who quietly goes to someone’s house with food or flowers to comfort them in a difficult time in their life? Is it you that will smile kindly and speak gently with a person in the public workforce who is obviously stressed and overworked? Do you respond courteously to those poor telemarketers, who indeed have one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world?  If you can say yes to any of the above – then know YOU ARE making a difference. You leave the world a better place just by being who you are.  Each gentle word and kind act causes a ripple effect that in turn will have a positive effect in the lives of many, many, people.

In my Tarot readings, the following questions are a necessary part of each session.

1. What is your unique talent or gift?
2. For what purpose did you choose to be born?
3. What important lesson are you learning at this moment in your life?

These questions surprise people because they do not expect this in a Tarot session.  This is one area where I differ as I do not believe in predicting the future unless it is absolutely necessary.  We create our future by our thoughts, beliefs, and actions and to be told of a future event could cause a person to create it into their life.  I have had too many clients who have told me horror stories of what other Tarot readers have predicted for them.

While often these events did not come true, it caused people undue stress and emotional upheaval, and often these misled persons wasted valuable time worrying about what was to come, instead of living life well and remaining focused in their present time.  The most important thing people need to focus on is learning about themselves, not delving into a fantasy world of ifs or maybes.

We so often underestimate the significance of the roles we play in daily life.  It is the small, but oh so important, acts of compassion, courtesy, kindness and generosity that make such a monumental difference in the lives of those we touch.

Think for a moment, and I am sure you can remember when an unexpected act of kindness touched your life.  Perhaps today will be the day that you can make a difference in someone’s life.  Go out of your way to be a bright light in the world.

Be kind, be courteous, and be generous with your goodness.  In spiritual circles, it is known that our every act returns to us threefold and many believe it is tenfold. Therefore, be mindful of this unwritten law in your daily round of life, and make sure that only goodness will be in the ripples that come back to you. Make A Difference!