What an honest, lovely story. Thank for sharing it.
I grew up being the strong one. The one others called to do the hard stuff, have the hard conversations etc. For 40 years I was that person. I thought vulnerability was a weekness. Then in my 40s I started shifting and opening up to figuring out who I actually was.
As I worked on myself, vulnerability just started to happen. I softened. And with it came courage and confidence that I'd never had before. It was wild. I definitely feel more myself when allowing the vulnerability.
As an introvert myself I have never been fond of crowds and have always had very few friends. But I treasure the connection I have with my friends. And I am grateful they know and accept me enough to understand my need for a lot of alone time. Like you, I adore spending time by myself.
I now know that true, honest vulnerability is one of the strongest, most courageous things a person can be.
Thanks so much for sharing! I am really spending some time digesting all this vulnerability knowledge. The concept of softening appeals to me, so I’m trying to achieve some balance. I really felt alone with my opinions about this subject, so I appreciate your response. Here’s to growth❣️
This was an interesting read. I also think we introverts are often told we need to be more expressive. Often by extroverts who have no problem with expression :).
Personally, I can’t commit to a new course of action, behavioral or not, unless I see the need for the change. And as I get older, I feel less likely make a change unless I am comfortable doing so. I think it all comes down to that, we need to be comfortable making the change or else it’s hard to commit to it. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks, Mack! I appreciate you sharing your views here. I hear you about not making the change unless you feel it. I’m so comfortable in my own skin that, vulnerable or not, I believe I’ll just keep beating my own drum. Particularly enjoyed your take on the extroverts❣️
What an honest, lovely story. Thank for sharing it.
I grew up being the strong one. The one others called to do the hard stuff, have the hard conversations etc. For 40 years I was that person. I thought vulnerability was a weekness. Then in my 40s I started shifting and opening up to figuring out who I actually was.
As I worked on myself, vulnerability just started to happen. I softened. And with it came courage and confidence that I'd never had before. It was wild. I definitely feel more myself when allowing the vulnerability.
As an introvert myself I have never been fond of crowds and have always had very few friends. But I treasure the connection I have with my friends. And I am grateful they know and accept me enough to understand my need for a lot of alone time. Like you, I adore spending time by myself.
I now know that true, honest vulnerability is one of the strongest, most courageous things a person can be.
Thanks so much for sharing! I am really spending some time digesting all this vulnerability knowledge. The concept of softening appeals to me, so I’m trying to achieve some balance. I really felt alone with my opinions about this subject, so I appreciate your response. Here’s to growth❣️
This was an interesting read. I also think we introverts are often told we need to be more expressive. Often by extroverts who have no problem with expression :).
Personally, I can’t commit to a new course of action, behavioral or not, unless I see the need for the change. And as I get older, I feel less likely make a change unless I am comfortable doing so. I think it all comes down to that, we need to be comfortable making the change or else it’s hard to commit to it. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thanks, Mack! I appreciate you sharing your views here. I hear you about not making the change unless you feel it. I’m so comfortable in my own skin that, vulnerable or not, I believe I’ll just keep beating my own drum. Particularly enjoyed your take on the extroverts❣️
Wow, definitely worth another careful read! You've got me thinking. Thanks.
Thanks! Believe me, I’m still trying to figure this one out❣️