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No Assembly Required

Man, we sure know how to complicate things, don’t we? Especially when it comes to figuring out our “gift,” our purpose, or that elusive “why” we’re all supposed to have nailed down. We twist ourselves into knots trying to uncover some grand, world-changing talent or skill. But here’s the thing: your gift isn’t always this big, tangible thing. More often than not, it’s woven into the little ways you show up for others every single day.

Think about the people around you. I do this sometimes, and it blows my mind how obvious their “gifts” are—how they shine in the most unassuming ways. Like that one friend who always considers other people’s feelings. They have this magical way of making you feel like you’re enough, just as you are, and reminding you how much you’re valued. Or the person who just gets things done. They can take chaos and turn it into a checklist, helping you navigate the overwhelming stuff with ease.

See? It’s not about some over-the-top talent. It’s about how you naturally move through the world and help others feel seen, supported, and capable.

Here’s the kicker: these gifts usually come from something deeper. Most people’s gifts are born out of what they’ve needed themselves. That friend who makes everyone feel enough? Maybe they’ve spent a lot of time wrestling with not feeling like they were enough. The one who’s a pro at getting things done? Maybe they’ve navigated moments when they felt stuck and powerless, so they figured out how to move forward—and now they help others do the same.

It’s really that simple. Your gift isn’t something you have to “discover.” You’re already living it. It’s in how you’ve learned to navigate life and the ways you share that wisdom with others, often without even realizing it.

So stop overthinking it. You don’t need to dig through self-help books or take a million personality tests to figure it out. Look at the small, consistent ways you’ve shown up for people around you. Your gift is simple and you have everything you need. No assembly required.

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