Shaking my own tree

[featherynscale]

Concerning skills:
I tend to think that, in the immortal words of Red Green, "If I can do it, it ain't art." Things I can do, sayeth this thought-model, are things that anyone could do, and therefore no big deal. Nevermind that there are people in the world who can't do many of the things I do. That's not important. They could, if they wanted to.

I fail to apply that model to things that other people do that I don't do, however. I stand in awe of skills I don't have, people that do things I don't/can't do.

Comparing these two views, it becomes apparent to me that there is something here that doesn't line up. Hrm.... *clue-by*

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Laughing at myself?

[niveus-tigris.livejournal.com]

If I didn't get where you were going, I wouldn't be laughing. With all of the things I am able to do, I still find myself envious of anyone who can combine both skill and innate talent. As much as I am thrilled and inspired by music, I have no talent for it. Sure, I can sing a little...if you can call it singing by comparison. So, here's what I do: I learn what I can, do what I am able to do and leave the rest to the talented and trained professionals. Please kids, don't try this at home on your backyard trampolene. Sure, I'm jealous of some, but I'm happy with who and what I am so I try not to worry about the rest! = )