Since discovering the earth shattering revelation that I am a true introvert, I’ve been doing some research and reflection. I feel like I’ve uncovered this whole secret part of me that’s been hidden in a vault and covered with layers, like a blanket of protection. It’s like I’ve been handed this old wrought iron key like you see in the movies, and with a gentle hand, it has magically opened the vault exposing the contents to my inner world. I must say, for the first time in my life…I feel amazing freedom!! Freedom from what you ask? Well… I’m honestly not even sure! I just know that my soul feels like it’s come out of hiding and I am seeing the world and myself, through a whole different set of eyes. It’s like a lens of ‘there’s something wrong with me’ has been wiped clean, leaving this newborn vision of something so crystal clear that it almost pierces my retinas leaving me blind.
Since discovering this for myself, I have also come to the conclusion that there are a LOT more people in the world who are introverts or ‘Innies’ (as they are more affectionately known), and don’t even realize it! They either think there’s something wrong with them (like I did for so long), they notice some behaviours about themselves although didn’t realize there was actually a name for it, or they simply haven’t really paid too much attention and this new awareness is a way to begin a different relationship with themselves.
In any case, I’ve decided that it’s something worth talking about! The more I understand myself, the more I believe introverts are often misunderstood; like coming off as aloof and mysterious. We crave deep and meaningful conversations that have us thinking in ways that challenge us. Getting stuck in a situation of idle chit chat drains our precious energy and has us running for the nearest emergency exit! We LOVE all kinds of people and being around those we care about, however we LOVE even more being alone in quiet reflection allowing us to recharge our batteries in our little haven of solitude and security.
For the first time in my life I rejoice in the realization that my desire to spend Saturday night curled up on the couch watching a fabulous movie, or reading a very intriguing book with my favourite cup of tea, is not only honouring myself, it’s feeding me the energy I need to get up tomorrow and share my positive energy wherever I go. For once I don’t feel guilty about this, like I was hiding from the world out of fear instead of necessity.
Let me know if this resonates with you! Who knows, maybe we’ll start a Revolution of Introverts who will quietly… and passionately change the world one meaningful conversation at a time!
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