Your Light Will Find Its Place
A year ago, I took part in an art workshop. The main goal wasn't really painting, but rather spending time together and bonding. The theme of the session was the panda. Each of us had two hours to create our own painting. I'm no master of painting, so I just painted the best I could. Among the participants, there were many talented people, their artworks looked like pieces made by professionals. At the end of the session, everyone admired each other’s paintings, exchanging compliments and praise... well, except for mine. No one said anything about my work. I felt overlooked, unappreciated. I was simply sad because, despite its imperfections, I really liked that painting. I took it home and told my mom the whole story. That’s when one of my eight-year-old twin sisters asked if they could have it. I said yes without hesitation.
A year has passed. Today, completely by chance, I walked into my sisters’ room and a smile appeared on my face instantly. My painting is hanging right in the center of their wall. They still love it just as much as when they first saw it. They admire it, show it to their friends, and treat it like something truly special.
That’s when I realized something important - sometimes we won't be appreciated by those around us, even if we put our whole heart into something. But when we find people who truly see us and understand our intentions, they’ll value us deeply and sincerely. Sometimes, it’s worth walking out of the room where no one sees your light and stepping into another, even if it’s just a room with a mirror. Because sometimes, all it takes is one person, or even yourself - to see your worth.
It's such a powerful reminder that value isn’t always recognized in the spaces we expect but that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Sometimes it takes just one genuine heart to see the beauty others overlook.
@eIizabth this is a beautiful post. People are different from others, and so there are people who will never truly appreciate others. I loved the analogy of going into another room with a mirror to give yourself that self love and appreciation. Just because people haven't seen your light yet doesn't mean that you won't shine eventually. The best diamonds take the longest to form.
Exactly! Thank you🌺
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Oh my goodness - I just posted my first IDG post about my own experience with one of those paint night events and how much I learned from it. And just a few posts down from my own, I see yours.
It sounds like we both learned quite a lot from our paint nights.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful, valuable lesson you learned with the love and support of your sister.
"Sometimes we won't be appreciated by those around us, even if we put our whole heart into something. But when we find people who truly see us and understand our intentions, they’ll value us deeply and sincerely."
This is truly a beautiful sentiment that I will always remember 💜
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@eIizabth what a beautiful stories. I can imagine you three siblings together. Standing with each other through thick and thin. You all are supporting, praising, appreciating each other, I'm really happy to know that you valued by people you call your family. It's a blessing 😊
It's simply beautiful 💜
@eIizabth I agree with you. I met a girl today who had trouble similar to this. I wish she could read this post to feel better about no ong talked to her on campus.