Comments on: Question and Answer: Are Introverts Missing Out on Life?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:41:05 +0000

The answer’s a big obvious no since introversion obviously makes life a lot richer. Don’t get me wrong; I’m fine with those whose lives are enriched by being around people a lot, but introversion provides a certain unique outlook on life. Reflecting, when focused mostly on the positive, has added a lot to my life, and the extra chances to tap into my imagination and sometimes to drift helped me to be a kid when I was one.
Unfortunately things have fallen apart now and there’s a lot that needs to be healed, but before that happened there were certainly joys that introversion brought me.

By: RadiantRecluse

RadiantRecluse — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:15:30 +0000

“You think that I am impoverishing myself by withdrawing from men, but in my solitude I have woven for myself a silken web or chrysalis, and, nymph-like, shall ere long burst forth a more perfect creature, fitted for a higher society.”

~Henry David Thoreau

By: Lee Ann Lambert

Lee Ann Lambert — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:28:13 +0000

@ Xen – I’ve had the same types of conversations. And I do find that when I’m doing what’s right for me, things are much better – how can I be missing out on my life if I’m doing what I need to do to make it fulfilling, right? Thanks for you thoughts.

@ Radiant – I like that you speak of the journey. For every person, it is a journey, and it can be a long one with lots of bends and twists. We learn a lot about ourselves that way. I’m happy that you’ve found a spot that makes you feel fulfilled. And thanks for the kind words about my book!

@ Kriti – And thank you! I often wonder how extroverts get through their lives living from the outside in – but they do it and it seems to work for them. I like it our way – from the inside out.

@ Vi – So true. I’d feel bad if I didn’t have the gift of deep introspection. But I suppose if I didn’t have it I might not miss it! It’s solitary activity that helps introverts to grow and thrive. Thanks for your comment!

@ Morpheus – Yes. I can do without the hype and drama for sure! At least the part that tells us what “normal” is.

@ Matthew – I’m with you on that. There have been plenty of times that I’ve screened my phone calls or politely refused invitations from people that I knew would just exhaust me.