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The Problem With Introverts Nobody Seems To Talk About
We’re often misunderstood by society
Alot of people don’t like being alone. They have a desire to go to large parties, meet hundreds of people, and have long conversations until the early hours of the morning.
That’s not me. I prefer being alone with my thoughts, reflecting on the past, and thinking about everything that the future has to offer.
Why? I don’t know. But it’s a natural part of who I am. I can’t help it. So instead of wishing for my personality to be extroverted, I read, write, and do many other things that you’d expect a typical introvert to do.
You may wonder if an introvert is lonely, has many friends, or anything else that comes to mind. I don’t blame you for thinking that; I’m genuinely empathetic to your curiosity. But the reality is that we often enjoy our time alone, thinking, and pondering the most profound questions of life.
One of my favorite things to do is look up at the stars each night. I wonder if we’re one of a billion species of life, sitting on a planet, and waiting to explore everything that the vast universe has to offer.
There are billions of people around the world. We all can accomplish amazing things, and as a collective, our potential is even greater. So imagine…
