Oh that I could take the pain of another. There have been countless times I have wished for this ability when I was younger and of a different mind. Now I tend to believe that we each must go through certain trials, usually of a personal nature, for our own spiritual development. And then, on occasion, I've not a clue what is right and what I would choose. Usually, of late, I just wish to help my friends through their ordeals as best I can. Sometimes that works out and sometimes it back-fires. The latter of these are also learning experiences. They just don't always feel as nice.