From Train Station to Art Teacher: The Gift That Shaped My Journey.

I was eight years old when I first discovered a gift that would shape my life forever. It happened at a train station. My family and I were there to say goodbye to my brother, who was leaving for military service. the station was crowded and filled with noise, and the emotions were running high as we prepared to part ways with him. As we waited, i started feeling restless. I found a piece of paper and a pen and began sketching, just to pass the time. Without thinking much about it, I drew a portrait of my mom. Then something magical happened. My mom noticed the drawing. Her eyes lit up with amazement and excitement. “How did you do this?” she asked, staring at the paper in disbelief. “When did you learn to draw?” The truth was, I had no idea. I had never taken a class or practiced drawing before. It just… happened. My mom was astonished. She immediately thought of my uncle—a highly talented artist whom everyone in our family admired and respected. Maybe, she thought, I had inherited his gift. That moment changed everything. The very next day, my mom made it her mission to nurture this talent. Rain or shine, summer or winter, she took me to art classes. I learned different techniques, explored various forms of art, and grew as an artist. Looking back, I realize that those classes helped shape my skills, but the talent was within me from the start. It was my mom’s belief and encouragement that helped me unlock it and become better every day. Today, as an art teacher, I often find myself thinking about that experience. Because of my own journey, I’m always on the lookout for that moment of discovery in my students. There’s the student who surprises you with a hidden talent, the one who loves to learn and grow, and the one who’s just waiting to be discovered. That’s why I love teaching. It gives me the opportunity to help kids and adults tap into their creativity—sometimes without even realizing it. With a little guidance, they often discover something extraordinary within themselves, and it’s a joy to watch them grow and thrive. I love being a teacher and helping my students discover their interests and hidden talents. Even if they don’t become famous artists, they often find a hobby that brings them peace—something that calms and heals them during life’s ups and downs. Art becomes their form of meditation, grounding them when they need it most.