Talent is like a seed with limitless potential, but without the nurturing of family and the collective support of a community, it dries up before it can blossom into greatness. Many young people, especially in marginalized societies, carry gifts in sports, arts, academics, or technology, yet these abilities often fade away not because the individuals lack potential, but because society fails to provide the soil, water, and sunlight of encouragement, mentorship, and opportunity (Amabile, 1996; Bronfenbrenner, 1979). Rick Warren (2002) reminds us in The Purpose Driven Life that every human being is created with a unique purpose and set of gifts meant to glorify God and serve others, but when those around us dismiss these gifts as distractions or refuse to provide avenues for growth, those purposes remain unfulfilled. Dreams then die silently, and what could have been a light to the world becomes a forgotten shadow (Mutua & Kiiru, 2019; UNESCO, 2015). In the end, a society that refuses to nurture its talent not only robs individuals of their destiny but also condemns itself to cultural, intellectual, and economic poverty, for true progress is born from the flourishing of God-given human potential (Maslow, 1943).
