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I like to think that everyone is blessed with a gift. A talent. Some discovered theirs early in their life. Other persons lol myself are still on the journey of finding ours. To think I've thought of this so many times but dismissed it with the notion that maybe not everyone possesses it. But here I am now, sharing what I think it best is.
Read on!
When I was very much younger -as far back as primary school, you'd always find me reading a book or teaching someone. Then, I'd bring together kids younger than myself, some my age and very few above me(who may be in same class as me or lower). We would get chalkboards, arrange seats, divide ourselves based on our classes and I'll commence teaching (every single group). It was more like a real school only we held it in our compound and lacked certification(lol). We had almost everything a normal school did. School fee was even remitted(#10) which we used in purchasing chalks. Attendance was taken, we had a fixed time - guardians/parents rarely interrupted or sought permission if need be - and lateness was punished and results were given. Beautiful times!
I assume by now that you already know what talent I possess; teaching. It is something that comes easily to me. I do not think there is a child I come across or a place I visit where someone has difficulty studying that I did not assist. It's one act that earned me lots of names; Teacher, Onye nkúzi(Igbo word fir teacher), head-mis, Prof.(the lady that calls me this doesn't even know my real name although I've been teaching her child for a while).
Up until this question was asked, I did not consider teaching a talent of mine. It's weird how I've always said I'll one day own schools but never considered that maybe, therein lies my gift. I had to ask people around(my siblings inclusive) what they think my talent is and everyone said Teaching. I guess they're right. I probably would have said Tidying/Organization or maybe writing (lol). I've always known I have a flair for it but never reasoned that people see how well it is with me. So, it's safe to say I discovered(or do I say 'confirmed') Teaching to be my talent the day this week's contest topics was posted.
Thinking of it now, this is one thing I put my mind into doing very well. A very interesting activity it is. The zeal I have transcends whatever headaches I have in course of it. I do it because I like it. Because I can do it. But my downside is not being able to stop once I get started until I have attained satisfaction based on excellence. And so far, I have never taught anyone who showed anything less.
Maybe one reason why I never accepted or tried to think of teaching as a talent of mine was because I did not want it to be my reality where I grow up and become a classroom teacher. You know how we sometimes look down on teachers and teaching as a profession and never give these people their flowers? Well, that's like it.
That was then anyway. I know better now.
I've come a long way since then. We've been doing well ever since. aybe I did not notice but I never took a break from teaching. All my life, I've always shared knowledge. The pride I get from it out of this world. This year alone, I know how much I've learnt about myself which I never knew of before. Every single child that has blessed me with their time inorder for me to tutor them(especially the ones I am handling recently) have been amazing. I can confidently say that the vast majority of my achievements are tied to teaching. This year alone has been a hit. Forget, I Sabi the work!
That said, I still am on the journey tho. Maybe I'll discover something else which I may never have noticed.
PS: How do you all discover your talent? Thinking hasn't helped me. Proffer methods if you can.
Hello @quduus1, I think I got in now. This is it!
Thank you all for gracing this post.
Have a pleasant day!