Caring for your Introvert

[liveonearth]

Found this article in The Atlantic because someone on my FL is a fellow introvert. It's a great read for all you party people out there, who don't understand how someone can be happier when left all by their lonesome.

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[liveonearth.livejournal.com]

I think you're near the E/I edge, not a serious introvert by any stretch. I think you're currently reacting to being overcrowded, but leave you alone for a day and you'll be seeking out people to chat with. Just my opinion.

[skyojos.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know you are right. I think I vacillate back and forth and have for much of my life. I can go thru extended periods on either side, for years even. Depends on all the forces at play in my inner and outer life but I am not hard core in either direction and adapt to circumstances. But, as I know my self, if circumstances that require social engagement are less and if I really have the freedom to just be my self I will tend to be somewhat of a hermit and invite a few specific people into my life that will be compatible with all the space I would love for my self. I will tend to live a simple nature centered life. I think that I raising a family and being a serious bread winner for 25+ years forced me to learn how to shapeshift onto the E side. Prior to that time I had spent a lot of time on the I side and I am feeling a pull there now. If not for my mom I would probably head for the SW and find a beautiful natural place to hole up to read, explore, draw, experiment with garden and sustainable living, meditate, do yoga, keep fit and play artistically.