Blog 4

This prompt is somewhat difficult, because just as it indicates, it can be uncomfortable to describe what your gifts are because it does seem like you are showing off. I think that there is something to be said though, when you can identify what these are. Not only does it help to be able to identify them, but when you are able to use them to the best of your ability and people enjoy it,  that is what is truly special. For me, music has always been a strong point in my life. I have always been able to sing, since I was a young child. I can remember growing up, singing at the school or in church and always having a blast doing it. No one ever taught me how to sing, I truly think that it just came naturally.

In terms of those things that I have learned, and things that have shaped me from my upbringing, I know there is a much more extensive list. For example, I know for a fact that my parents always instilled in me the need to respect those that have authority over you. This sense of respect has carried me a long way over the course of my education. I think that it is extremely important that everyone realize that not everyone is your friend, and that some people deserve to be treated with a greater amount of respect.

I think that another value that I have gained from experience is the sense of commitment. I have seen my parents do nothing but stay faithful to whatever is is that they do. Whether it was staying at a job for almost three decades or just simply staying faithfully married to each other for 27 years. I have seen them stay faithful, to whatever they put their hands to. This has taught me the value of keeping your word, whatever the circumstance. It's better to under-promise and over-deliver than to over-promise and under-deliver. That way your word and your reputation remain favorable. I think that this value has even helped to shape my future career path.

Finally, I have learned the value of giving and just being nice to people. It is so important to remain pleasant and kind. Far too often you hear people complain about having been hurt byron,e or having been betrayed. So much of this hurt and betrayal could be avoided if people just learned to treat one another with respect. Selfless giving is, I believe, the remedy for so many broken relationships. I truly believe that it's all about living a life of empathy and putting yourself in others shoes, so we can help the  ext person and not always think about what is in it for me.