Hidden Superpowers

A reflection on the hidden abilities we all carry — mine is love, a force that connects me to people, animals, and the world itself. What’s yours?

LOVE

Kristal Duval

8/27/20251 min read

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Hidden Superpowers

Have you ever found yourself lost in thought, and suddenly everything just… clicks into place? That happened to me today, and it made me realize something: every one of us carries a hidden ability. No, not flying or turning invisible — something quieter, something deeply human.

For me, that ability is love. And not just love for people — though that’s part of it — but love that extends far beyond. From birds greeting the morning with song to a dog wagging its tail as I pass by, I feel it all. The world is alive, and every small moment sparks celebration in my heart.

This love isn’t fleeting. It feels like it’s stitched into me, like a melody on repeat, always humming “love, love, love…” It isn’t confined to humans or pets — it flows into the planet itself, into every living being.

And I believe we all have something like this — our own superpower. Maybe yours is the way you make people laugh, or how you listen so deeply that others feel safe opening up to you. Maybe it’s compassion, or patience, or the ability to notice beauty where others see nothing.

So take a moment to reflect. What is it about you that shapes your presence in this world? What’s your hidden ability?

When we recognize and honor these superpowers within ourselves, we make the world brighter.
Let’s radiate our light together.