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

I skill I’ve had most of my life and often wish I hadn’t is very strong empathy. This ability is a curse and a gift, I guess.

Often picking up on the emotional vibes of many people around you since childhood is no picnic.

The term ‘empath’ hasn’t been universally accepted until more recently and frankly many people either deny it’s real or fear it.

Statistics show that roughly 20 percent of the population have the s ability (10% men and 10% women split right down the middle).

This ability has shown me when people I loved were lying to me or cheating on me. Also, people’s true intentions and motives. It’s often TMI, and it’s really never happy information.

Worst of all I am a very sensitive guy (most of my life) that is not emotionally clueless or rugged (natured) like men are supposed to be according to societal type.

It’s taken many years to accept this gift and be content with who I am. The world will catch up someday (at least for parents to understand this is how I’ve been since infancy).

There are upsides to being an empath. As a writer I can dial in the emotions which makes my exhibits vivid . As a musician I also play by feel helping me fine tune the notes I create playing the right way at the right time. As a friend/lover I have helped many heal their inner wounds by helping them find the causes and answers by my instincts.

It’s my gift and burden and I know I have it for a reason and embrace it in this phase of my life.

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