Even “Naturals” Need to be Taught
A friend recently sent me a video of Otter Swimming Lessons at the Columbus zoo. It really brings new meaning to the concept that even a “Natural” has to taught. The baby Otters don’t know how to swim until Mom Otter patiently teaches them beginning at the age of 30 days. So, the next time you envy a sports figure, a singer or even a champion pig caller, don’t fret. Sure, some of us are gifted with the tools to be better at some skills than others, but there was a time when they had no clue how to ice skate or dance. Someone showed them. Sure, they might have picked things up faster than other students, or they might have just practiced more, but they didn’t come out of the womb singing like some American Idol Contestant introduction videos might want you to believe.
The next time you need to pick yourself up and dust yourself off, or that someone is better than you at something, have Faith – even someone who seems like a natural wasn’t so natural at first.
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