What's your 'God given talent' and how has it helped you?

Another fun one for Saturday.

What's an ability you have that you are both very good at, and didn't really have to work at, if at all, to become good at? In other words, you could say it's a gift from God.

Furthermore, how has it helped you / could help you in your life? How can you leverage it?

For me, while I've always had a good memory, I seem to have a special place in my memory for birthdays, and upon learning someone's birthday, usually remember it for years or even decades with almost no conscious effort at all. Even if I forget, I can usually guess close to the exact date.

I've literally got dozens of them floating around in my head, from childhood friends and pets, to past teachers and colleagues, and even to some former students whose names I cannot remember. Somehow, despite forgetting their names, their birthdays have often remained. 😂

This has been helpful because sometimes I actually remember to send friends, family and colleagues a quick birthday message on their special day, without having to look up when their birthdays are. And it goes without saying that people appreciate and like that.

However, usually I forget to send a message despite knowing when their birthdays are if asked about them. It's sort of a case of "trivia knowledge" VS "practical/useful knowledge" I suppose. 🤣

Anyways, what's something that comes to you naturally and almost without effort?

Happy Saturday!! 🤗

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