Day 25: If you could wake up with one superpower (serious or silly), what would it be and how would you use it?
The first answer that came to mind = the power to hear other people's thoughts, like Mel's character in What Women Want. I would only tell one person, and I would make good use of it. Since I live on my own, I would not be constantly overwhelmed by it (in theory). But it would come in very handy in making me look like a brilliant, tuned-in counselor and in helping me form closer relationships..... or that would be my heart's desire there.
But as I think more deeply about this, in addition to violating the inherent trust of others, I am quickly aware of what an insecurity-driven nightmare that "superpower" would be for a recovering people pleaser. How quickly I might try to change and contort myself to be more likable with every moody mean comment or sharp critical opinion I "heard," and how everyone around me might have a different inner idea of exactly what me being more likable means, and how hurtful and confusing and stressful hearing all of that would be. Eeek. Nevermind, only God can handle that power with full emotional maturity.
So now I feel grateful that I can't hear what others are thinking, which is a nice shift. lol
Mmkay, happy Tuesday, and hope your Thanksgiving week is off to a great start!!
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