I woke up one morning and realized I could hear everyone’s inner voice. It was strange. I tried to get used to it for the first half hour, as I could hear the inner thoughts of everyone who was at least three meters away from me. It hurt my ears, but this way, I could hear what others thought about me, other people, or things. It became really exciting. In the end, I had the most unusual day of my life.
At one point, I witnessed a moment when two close friends were sitting together, and I heard one of them saying bad things about the other. Although this demoralized me, I also overheard some positive thoughts that cheered me up.
As the day went on, I started to understand how much people hide behind their words and actions. I could hear their true feelings—some of them kind, others filled with doubt or anger. It made me more empathetic, but also a little overwhelmed. I couldn’t escape the constant noise of everyone’s thoughts. At times, I wished I could turn it off, but then I realized this was a gift, a way to understand people in a way I never had before. By the end of the day, I felt both exhausted and enlightened, knowing that I could never look at anyone the same way again.