This week, we’re going to explore the talents — no matter how big or small — that make you you.

Now here’s the thing… sometimes our talents announce themselves in BIG BOLD LETTERS. But other times, they’re quiet. They’re hidden in everyday things you never think twice about.

So first we’ll start with this: noticing your spark.

Your spark often lives in that sweet spot where you feel like yourself without effort, and where others feel the impact of your presence. Sometimes it’s not about WHAT you do but HOW you do it.

Before we get into it, I want you to remember that your talents don’t have to fit into a neat label. They don’t even have to be something you’ve fully developed yet.

This week is about curiosity, play, and rediscovery.

Here are some reflection questions to kick us off:

🤔  What’s one thing people have consistently noticed or commented on about you?

⏳  What’s something you can spend hours doing without checking the clock?

🌱  What did you love doing as a kid before you cared whether you were good at it?

🪞  If a friend had to describe your “spark” in one sentence, what might they say?

Talent, Skill, Magic.

You might know what your unique "Spark" is, but if you don't, we're going to break it down into three parts: your talents, your skills, and your magic.

Sometimes people use those words interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. 

Let’s start with a simple breakdown. 

🌟 Talent: This is your natural wiring. It’s the thing that often feels effortless for you but might feel tricky for others. Maybe you’re naturally great with words, have a strong sense of rhythm, or can read a room instantly.

🛠️ Skill: This is what you build. Skills are learned, practiced, and improved over time.  

🪄 Magic: This is what happens when your natural talent and developed skills meet your personality, life experiences, and values. Your magic is that unique flavor nobody else can replicate because it’s a combination only YOU have! I think that is very special!

Here is an example: 

Let’s say you have a natural sense of humor. That’s your talent! 

Over time, you work on learning comedic timing and storytelling structure. That’s the skill that you are developing! 

When you bring those two together, you might deliver a joke in a way that makes people laugh until they can’t breathe! That’s your magic! 

Only you would deliver it exactly that way!

When you combine your natural gifts with learned skills, you unlock the kind of magic that can shape your personal life, creative projects, and even your work. 

3 Questions to Dig In

🌟  What’s one thing you can do well that you didn’t have to work too hard to learn? (Talent)

🛠️  What’s one thing you’ve improved at over time through effort and practice? (Skill)

🪄  Where have you combined a natural talent with a learned skill to create something uniquely you? (Magic)

Finding Your Hidden Talents With Play

Play is one of the most underrated tools for discovering hidden talents.

When we play, we take the pressure off.

There’s no test, no grade, no “Am I good at this?” There is simply curiosity and joy. And that’s often when our talents reveal themselves, quietly at first, then louder the more we follow them.

Think about kids at recess. Nobody tells them: “Go practice your leadership skills.” 

But you can see it happening: one child invents a game, another organizes teams, another makes everyone laugh with silly commentary. They’re just playing and real talents are showing up.

As adults, we don’t always give ourselves permission to play.

We think play is childish or unproductive. But the truth is, play is one of the fastest ways to uncover gifts we didn’t even know were hiding. It’s like tricking your brain into revealing what you’re naturally drawn toward.

When we play, we let go of perfection. Play lets you explore and experiment without needing an outcome. 

3 Questions to Dig In

🪁 What playful activity always makes you feel lighter, even if you’re not “good” at it?

🎲 When was the last time you tried something silly, just for fun?

✨ If your inner child could choose your hidden talent, what would it be?

Living Your Unique Talents

Next, we want to talk about what happens when we weave our talents into everyday life and why we don’t need to put a price tag on them for them to matter.

Sometimes when we think about talents, we immediately jump to monetization. “How can I turn this into a side hustle, a business, a career?” 

The truth is, not every gift we carry is meant to make money.

And that’s actually freeing! When we use our talents as part of daily life, they become sources of joy, meaning, and self-connection.

Think about it like this: your talent is a seed. You can grow it into a business garden if you want and that is TOTALLY fine! But you can also grow it into a garden that brightens your every day. 

Both matter. Both are still giving life to what makes you you.

6 ways to weave your talents into daily life

🎶 If you have a musical talent, sing while you cook dinner or make up silly songs with your kids or anyone.

🎨 If you’re creative with colors, bring that into how you decorate your space or even how you set the table.

✍️ If writing is your talent, start a short daily journaling ritual or blog. Not for an audience, just for you.

🧑‍🍳 If you love experimenting in the kitchen, let your meals be little creative projects.

🌿 If you’re great at calming spaces, create a cozy corner in your home where you or others can recharge.

🗣️ If you’re a natural storyteller, sprinkle those stories into conversations to spark connection and laughter.

Notice that none of these examples have anything to do with money. 

They’re about living your talents as an extension of who you are, and letting them bring you closer to yourself and others.

And if at some point you do decide to share or monetize them, that’s just another option. Not a requirement.

Reflect and Celebrate

In this post, we've explored how to weave your talents into everyday life. Our final suggestion is about pausing, looking back, and honoring all that you’ve uncovered. 

With these exercises, you may have revisited old joys, tried new approaches, and perhaps uncovered ways that your talents feel playful, personal, and authentic to you. 

4 ways to celebrate your talents

✍️ Write a letter to your younger self, thanking them for carrying your spark through the years.

🧘 Light a candle and speak aloud what you’ve rediscovered, acknowledging yourself out loud.

🧩 Plan a small project that gives your talent space to shine in your own way.

📸 Take a selfie with something you made, discovered, or felt this week.

I invite you to keep honoring yourself, keep experimenting and playing, and let your unique spark guide you!

P.S. If you could use help developing your talents, accomplishing your goals, busting through procrastination, or getting motivated — please join us at one of our live guided work sessions, or morning planning sessions! Our entire community is waiting for you.

Take care,

— Suliel and the focused space team