Today I had a great day visiting with Wendy’s people (family). One of the things that made it so great was the fact that I was able to express myself to some of them through things I built with my own hands.
As an introvert, I find it difficult to express myself…especially in a loving way to others. Wendy’s people (family) are warm, loving, kind people that I cherish. Those feelings I have toward them doesn’t always come across to them when we are at family functions.
Today was different. Wendy came up with many ideas for things I was able build with my own tools and hands for her certain people in her family. It connected me to them. Suddenly an introvert (me) had a connection to her family (them).
It was exciting. I enjoyed it. I want more of that. Hopefully this will be an avenue that we will be able to leverage in the future. Truly, I’m thankful of this venue.
Introvert Pride? Introversion Demystified by Victoria Raphael | Noomii.
I completely agree with this article. Extroverts look at me—an introvert, note that I operate differently and think, “I need to help him become normal.” Then they help me by attempting to make me do all things I find uncomfortable. Ugh.
I used to really resent people (extroverts) because I thought they were being intentionally unkind to me. Now I realize they don’t really know they are being cruel. It also reminds me to slow down and evaluate the situation when people I’m attempting to help someone and they balk or close off.
Sometimes, just being accessible is the right help. I wouldn’t prescribe large quantities of chocolate to cure a dog of digestion ailments, why treat an introvert like an extrovert or visa versa?
