If I could magically gain one skill overnight, it would be the ability to draw or paint. I try my best, but no matter how much effort I put in, the end result always looks like I made no effort at all.

I love being creative. As a child, I used to enjoy playing with clay, and I even tried my best to make pottery. Unfortunately, it never quite turned out the way I had hoped. Still, I found joy in the process—the feeling of shaping something with my hands, even if the final product wasn’t perfect.

I remember in college, my tutor bluntly told me that I wouldn’t pursue anything in art or drawing. I knew I wasn’t great, but I would have appreciated some constructive feedback instead of just being dismissed. That comment stuck with me, and I often wonder what might have been if I had received encouragement instead.

If I had one wish, it would be to have that artistic talent. I admire those who are naturally gifted, who can put a pen to paper and effortlessly create something beautiful. Their ability to bring imagination to life is something I truly envy.

Even though I may never be a great artist, I still appreciate and admire creativity in all its forms. Maybe one day, I’ll pick up a brush again—not to be perfect, but just to enjoy the process for what it is.

Daily writing prompt

What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?

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