Introversion isn't a flaw—it's just a different way of engaging with the world. The challenge comes from living in a society that often values extroverted ideals, pushing introverts to conform. In reality, introverts and extroverts are quite similar; they simply express their emotions and energy in different ways.
Very interesting. I would add that more research has been done on introverts and found they can be around a large group of people however, it’s draining and need time alone to feel refreshed. Extroverts on the other hand get energy from being around large groups of people and enjoy the attention. I am a teacher and am comfortable with being in front of large crowds and speaking but when I get home I have to be alone and meditate to get my equilibrium & energy back. One of my assets as a teacher is that I can read the energy of my students (teens) which comes from my introversion. I definitely prefer one on one conversations when socializing not because I’m anti social but because I am a “people person” and enjoy learning about a person which can only be done in an intimate way by conversing one in one. When I go out to eat, for example I like to read the energy of the people around me, observing their behavior, observing interactions then sometimes for fun develop a bio of who they are within minutes. That comes from my introversion :) I love the quote from Jung:) Thank you for sharing.
I think that draining of energy definitely comes the fact that introverts pay way more attention, and try to really internalise what's going on – while extroverts keep going because they're a bit more superficial with the whole thing.
Introversion isn't a flaw—it's just a different way of engaging with the world. The challenge comes from living in a society that often values extroverted ideals, pushing introverts to conform. In reality, introverts and extroverts are quite similar; they simply express their emotions and energy in different ways.
Nicely written btw :)
For sure.
It certainly is an extroverted world; one reason it is out of balance.
Thanks Arathy.
Very interesting. I would add that more research has been done on introverts and found they can be around a large group of people however, it’s draining and need time alone to feel refreshed. Extroverts on the other hand get energy from being around large groups of people and enjoy the attention. I am a teacher and am comfortable with being in front of large crowds and speaking but when I get home I have to be alone and meditate to get my equilibrium & energy back. One of my assets as a teacher is that I can read the energy of my students (teens) which comes from my introversion. I definitely prefer one on one conversations when socializing not because I’m anti social but because I am a “people person” and enjoy learning about a person which can only be done in an intimate way by conversing one in one. When I go out to eat, for example I like to read the energy of the people around me, observing their behavior, observing interactions then sometimes for fun develop a bio of who they are within minutes. That comes from my introversion :) I love the quote from Jung:) Thank you for sharing.
Great point!
I think that draining of energy definitely comes the fact that introverts pay way more attention, and try to really internalise what's going on – while extroverts keep going because they're a bit more superficial with the whole thing.
I love people-watching too haha.
I agree:)