Everyone is born with special gifts. What do you think your special gifts are?

United States
October 24, 2008 4:52pm CST
How did you find out that you excelled at this or had the talent. Did you just have a feeling about it? What situation prompted you to take steps to discover this ability and how did you know it was more advanced or came more easily to you then others?
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
24 Oct 08
My special gifts are being a good listener, so many people know how to talk and can probably talk the hind legs off a camel but I am not a talker, that's not my strong point but sometimes it's actually far better to be an excellent listener than a talker because you can learn so much more just by listening than talking! I reckon I would make a great counselor/therapist and maybe that's what I am heading towards seeing as I am taking up psychology.
• United States
26 Oct 08
The rare quality of really listening. You know some people listen but they dont hear. They will just act polite but dont pay attention to alot of what you say. That is a rare gift and a wonderful gift. Dont you think thats what really helps people the most? Just to really be heard?
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
26 Oct 08
I get so frustrated when people don't listen to me, you can tell they are not listening, it makes me even more mad especially when I take the time to listen to them!!! One talent that I would love to learn in particular is NVC (non verbal communication or body language) if I could master that as well!!! Hopefully my psychology course may pick up on the subject.
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
29 Oct 08
I think my gift is being able to make people laugh and feel good about thems elves. I make friends very easily and usually keep them unless they fall in love with me. lol (which has happened a few times) I then have to break their hearts and they usually dont stay friends after thet. But yes its making friends.
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• United States
30 Oct 08
That is a very special gift. Not everyone can do that.You are blessed then, for sure because that is very special!
@Shar11 (419)
• United States
28 Oct 08
I think my special gifts are that I am a very patient, nurturing and caring person. These things have made me be a better nurse. Work can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes people can be difficult to deal with,.. But I have the ability to take a few deep breaths and remind myself that most of these people are scared and not feeling well and while it may be the 100th patient I seen today, I am the first person they are seeing at the hospital. I enjoy making them feel more comfortable and listening to thier fears and concerns. As tough as my job can be sometimes, as many times I wanted to run out the hospital in tears... It is also the most rewarding job I have ever had and I feel I was always meant to have it.
• United States
28 Oct 08
Nurses are very special people. My sister is a nurse and she is the most compassionate and caring person. She will look after everyone and has the genuine concern for everyones welfare. The heart of a nurse is certainly loving and they are extremly perceptive.