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One of the tenets of Thrift is to recognize our resources; to identity them, to care for them, and to use them for ourselves and for others.
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Welcome to Thrifty Living Today. A special way of life for the Twenty-first Century.
My name is Lori Blatzheim and I am your host.
What is a talent?
It is a gift, an ability to do something well.
Sometimes people hide their abilities. They don?t want to show off. They are so ?busy? doing other things, or working, or not knowing what to do with this gift, which they don?t bother to acknowledge. They may think that everyone has this ability and not mention it to anyone.
Here are some examples:
1.????? You may have the ability to cook a fine meal. You think anyone can do this, but you are wrong. With time and experience, you develop your learning of food; what dishes taste good together, what to serve with certain cuts of meat, what makes a healthful vegetarian meal, how to bring a complete dinner to the table with all dishes ready at the same time.
2.????? You may have a musical ability. You can play an instrument. You know the notes and melody, how sounds fit together on the scale, how a song with many voices can blend in for the greater good of the piece.
3.????? Can you put oil in your car, fix a flat tire, dig your vehicle out of a snow bank, listen to the sound of the engine, check the tires, and realize something is wrong with the car? What gives you the ability? Is it from knowledge, experience, interest in how a car is put together, or something more? Trust me, there are a lot of us out there who jump into our vehicle and expect it to perform perfectly???and it doesn?t.
4.????? You may have a sense of color. You inherently know what shades, tints, pigments, work together. You enjoy and celebrate the ability to dress a room with colors that just seem to go together. People entering a room enjoy the way items go together. They feel more comfortable, seldom recognizing that it is color that brings it together.
These talents are important. They are personal resources. You can bring a special ability to your life and that of others. Don?t hide it. Don?t flaunt it. Use it.
Think about yourself. Your gifts may lead to a family that would rather eat your food than a neighborhood take out, that may be entertained by your musical ability, that is sure the car is working well and can be trusted while driving down the road, and that the choice of paint color will enhance a room.
What does a talent have to do with Thrift?
Think about the examples above.
The good cook can select those vegetables and fruits that are in season and include them in the meal. Vegetarian foods may be grouped together to provide a thoughtful and complete meal. Less expensive meats may be prepared so they taste just as good as the expensive cuts. Dinner does not depend on a neighborhood take-out.
Music in the home can result in home entertainment. Family members appreciate each other. Children and adults may join choirs, bands, or even orchestras.
How much does it cost to have a car towed? I suppose it depends on the distance, and how the car is functioning. Think about it. The person who keeps the vehicle in good, workable condition, or knows when it is time for service, is a real asset.
What if you paint a room and then discover that the color is wrong, wrong, wrong! How much does it cost to paint a room? How much work has been done? Think about it. If someone in the home has a real color sense, they are a real asset.
Helping others
You have a special gift. Do you want to share your abilities with others?
From a monetary standpoint, you may be able to make money from it. Use it if you need the income or if friends and family will benefit.
But????..you may also be able to help someone who lacks your talent and ability. Whether you travel down the road of volunteering publicly or just helping out a friend.
Don?t sell yourself short. Whether it is sewing on a button or badge, entertaining others with musical ability, or preparing a meal for those less fortunate, you do have talent. What can you do with your abilities?
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Lori Blatzheim is a wife, mother, grandmother, writer, thrift advocate, and retired nurse. She knows that use of Thrift can help people because she has experienced the benefits.
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