I'm No Superman

Why is it that lists of random questions always want to know what super power you'd pick if such a thing was really possible? And why is it that people always want to fly? I understand the fascination with flying. There's freedom and joy and convenience packaged up nice and neat. But I've never had that desire. I don't get it. Why flying? Is it because of Superman? Or some primal need to have something that we weren't meant to have?

For as long as I can remember I've wanted to be able to read minds. (Sure, sure, for a while I wanted to have x-ray vision but that's because I was a gutter-mind. Even in elementary school). Maybe it's because I'm terrible at reading people. I can never trust my instincts when it comes to knowing what people are really thinking. I doubt sincerity. I'm unsure about intentions. I misread situations and I put my own feelings onto other people. How amazing would it be to just know what someone means? To know what someone is feeling? I realize it's part of being human to hide our thoughts, to conceal our emotions, to lie, to do what it takes to get what we want. But I want truth. I want to know what runs through someone else's head. Sure, it's an easy way fix. And, of course, it would cause more problems than it solves. And, yes, I realize that the novelty would wear off quickly. (And I'd certainly never want someone to read my mind! It's bad enough my face is so easy to read). But, I have no interest in Superman. I don't want to fly. I only want to know people better; the deep down truth that is in each of us. For now, until someone comes along and offers me the super power of my choice, I'll just continue happily misreading situations, over analyzing conversations, and enjoying figuring it out on my own. It's part of my charm, ya know :)