I wish I could of seen this while I was growing up. It would have made things much easier for me and it would have brought a sense of belonging.
I was an only child for 7 years until my baby sister was born, and many years after when you think about it because there wasn't much interaction due to our big age difference. It was only when my sister was at a certain age that we were able to meet at a halfway point.
I grew up used to playing with my thoughts, my books and my imagination. I have always been introverted and shy and I've always liked introverted and shy people. I think they all have wonderful things to share and bring to the world.
Everything Susan Cain says in this video is right. Listen to this TED talk and share it with the people you love.
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Alicia! This is a brilliant post. I struggle in my relationship with my mother who is a true EXTROvert and lacks all understanding of her introvert daughter. I love that Susan had the courage to own this topic and talk about it so candidly.
Thanks for posting and sharing this. I'm an introvert too! And for most of my life I've chided myself over being shy and wished I could be different. Since realizing that I'm not shy at all but introverted, things are so much better! I can work with it instead of against it. The video you posted is really interesting. I think I'll follow up and learn more about the speaker and her book!
Hey Alicia, thanks for sharing this interesting talk!!!Was nice to listen, that introverts can have indeed good ideas and creativity even if they are sharing it very shy and silent :o) ....another intro :o)
Very nice post!
I grew up in a house filled with kids, but I always liked doing my own thing, reading or drawing. Now I'm the same way! Nice to know it's not just me, and that the loudest person in the room isn't always right.
It's hard when closed ones around you can't truly relate Jennifer. Yes one could tell Susan was very nervous by her voice but she still managed to do it. :o)
I get how you feel Laurie. You are not alone :o)
It was nice Kristina. I always had that feeling that quiet people have the best things to say and are truly creative. :o)
Glad you liked it JS! :o)
I can understand that John. Even though I had no kids to play around while growing up, I have a feeling that 90% of who I am is this way because of me. :o)
Excelente, Ali! Muchos puntos para sentirse identificado y mucho para valorar y reflexionar. Gracias por compartirlo :)
Opino lo mismo Pao! Lo lindo es que uno no se siente tan solo. :o)
Sí, y al mismo tiempo ayuda a entender que la soledad no siempre es mala compañera, es más hay momentos en que es necesaria para poder escuchar tu propia voz.
Besos,Ali!
Muy bien dicho Pao! :o)
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