Let the Story Slowly Unfold

"You need to have faith in yourself.  Be brave and take risks.  

You don't have to have it all figured out to move forward."

Roy T Bennett

While watching a primitive Christmas movie about Nicholas who was a young child living in harsh conditions without family in the hills of huge mountains, I could easily bullet point the underlying message.  The story followed Nicholas from a young child to an aged man, and although one would think he had nothing, he did have one thing ... skill to carve wood.

It was interesting to watch his love for carving grow into a gift giving to others who were unaware of his talent.  As the small mountain grew, so did his ability to carve.  One childhood friend caught on that it was indeed Nicholas delivering toys at night, and he begged Nicholas to tell people, to barter with those selling wares as they passed through the town.   But this encouragement to become known and prosper from his talent fell upon deaf ears.

Certainly everyone knows how the story goes and yes, there were reindeer and a basic red outfit; but the story line remained focused on the talents we receive and how we use them.  The message seemed to be .... recognize your gift .... slowly increase ability .... love it, don't take to heart words of others ....   life will move you forward ... and be thankful for the blessings that come.   The story simply unfolds.