Three things a conscious introvert knows:
Being an introvert is a physical experience and impacts us all the time. As introverts, our brains and bodies are wired differently than extroverts – so we literally experience life differently.
Most people are not introverts. Research shows that about 75% of people are extroverts. Think back to your high school. Only one in four of your classmates was an introvert, like you.
The United States is a very extroverted society. The "American way" reflects extroverts much more than introverts.
Four things a conscious introvert does:
Reframes: Being an introvert is an asset. Negative stereotypes about introverts are easy to come up with: unfriendly, withdrawn, shy, lacking social skills, etc. The gifts of introversion are many – but less understood.
Makes re-energizing a high priority. As an introvert you get re-energized from the inside – from your ideas, impressions, feelings. You need considerable "down time" for that re-energizing to happen.
Creates "introvert" ways of doing things. "Normal" in our culture is extroverted. Getting good at being an introvert on purpose makes life a lot easier.
Develops "extroverting" skills. "….when in Rome, do as the Romans do." Sometimes it's smart or essential to act like an extrovert. Getting some extrovert skills on purpose is a lot more fun than having none or trying to be an extrovert impostor.
Upon researching i came to understanding. Being an introvert have it's pros and cons and i understand why i think, feel and behave the way i do and i don't have to feel lousy because of it.
Being an introvert i re-energize by withdrawing and being alone to think and to feel.
This helped me in my walk with God alone as when i withdraw i withdraw to God and i draw closer to Him and from there i get impressions, ideas, thoughts, dreams, revelations, etc.
I like to be in big groups, to be at parties etc but i will usually will not talk much or at all. I like to just relax and observe and listen to people. But i know i have to be more conversations and though i feel awkward when i don't know what to talk about i just have to do it.
I like to think through before i say things and think through on what to say so that's why i'm often silent or i will pause a long time before i say something. It might come across as being hesitant or that i'm not sure etc but that's not true, i'm just thinking through.
When you ask me things, please do give me time to think it through etc as that's how i internalize things.
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