Not many of us are multi-talented. I cannot do all that many things well and most things I cannot do at all. But we all have our gifts.
As talented as the great theoretical physicist was, even Albert Einstein experienced feelings of inadequacy. In 1948, Einstein was offered the first presidency of the new nation of Israel. He turned it down with this statement:
“I am deeply moved by the offer from our State of Israel [to serve as President], and at once saddened and ashamed that I cannot accept it. All my life I have dealt with objective matters, hence I lack both the natural aptitude and the experience to deal properly with people and to exercise official functions. For these reasons alone I should be unsuited to fulfill the duties of that high office….” (The Einstein Scrapbook, Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002)
Dr. Einstein knew plenty about the nature of the universe, but this wise and insightful man also knew that he lacked the necessary political skill for such a demanding position. Is there really any shame in knowing our limitations? He focused on that which he did well and the world is the better for it.
You may or may not recognise it, but you have the capacity to do some things well. In fact, very well. Few of us will ever be Einsteins, but we can still contribute meaningfully to life. And when we know what it is we can do and decide to do that particular thing, we just might discover we are happy.
By Steve Goodier – http://www.LifeSupportSystem.com
Steve Goodier Publisher@LifeSupportSystem is a professional speaker, consultant and author of numerous books. He has become a global voice of inspiration. He writes a blog at http://stevegoodier.blogspot.com