I can only imagine how much of this you experience as a teacher. I bet it can get very frustrating. A tattler! Lol. It sounds like listening comes naturally to you in an extraordinary way. How old were you when you were diagnosed with nearsightedness?
I'm finding that listening is very nourishing. It takes a lot of energy to constantly try to be "liked" and solve everyone's problems, especially for people like me who were born introverts. Stepping back and listening deeply feels a little like a vacation. It'll be interesting to see the ways in which this changes my relationships with others over time. Thanks for your comment, Nancy, and have a wonderful weekend!