Interesting thoughts as only. I have a friend who is becoming a self proclaimed isolationist as he ages. I have told him reaching out to others to talk/communicate may be great therapy and help him improve his outlook on life versus just see the world through what he sees on TV. I thought this might be an easy change for him but alas he shuts himself off from others and misses out on a lot of JOY in life.
Thanks for your comments, Scott. I have a friend who reacts insultingly if I share a post with an alternate viewpoint. I can only lament the situation.
My dad, an effervescent extrovert, naturally and effortlessly connected with strangers throughout his life and was a model for me to follow.
My mother was much more of an introvert and this was not easy or natural for her. Coming from a large family I have noticed that half of my siblings tend to be more like my dad and half more like my mom. As I have aged I appreciate my mom’s introversion more and more and enjoy time alone to just be, and to reflect. When I am in public I still enjoy connecting with people though.
If the measure of introversion/extroversion is based on the need to regroup in solitude and silence, then I am an extreme introvert. I need my quiet time. However, I also do like people. I like interacting and hearing their stories. I like chatting it up with the clerk at the grocery. When I eat out, I always like checking in with the server, often asking them their preference re: menu options. If I am having to deal with the medical world. I make it a point to acknowledge the person's skill or their day. I (usually) am open to conversing with people on public transportation. All this is to say, I agree 100%. Those micro interactions can make a world of difference in an often unfriendly world. Thanks for the reminder.
I've always been very approachable, so have known lots of people who are different from me. I find it really enriching getting to know different people's perspectives and lifestyles. Maybe part of it is that I don't really have a bubble -- lots of different factors to my particular background.
Interesting thoughts as only. I have a friend who is becoming a self proclaimed isolationist as he ages. I have told him reaching out to others to talk/communicate may be great therapy and help him improve his outlook on life versus just see the world through what he sees on TV. I thought this might be an easy change for him but alas he shuts himself off from others and misses out on a lot of JOY in life.
Thanks for your comments, Scott. I have a friend who reacts insultingly if I share a post with an alternate viewpoint. I can only lament the situation.
My dad, an effervescent extrovert, naturally and effortlessly connected with strangers throughout his life and was a model for me to follow.
My mother was much more of an introvert and this was not easy or natural for her. Coming from a large family I have noticed that half of my siblings tend to be more like my dad and half more like my mom. As I have aged I appreciate my mom’s introversion more and more and enjoy time alone to just be, and to reflect. When I am in public I still enjoy connecting with people though.
Thanks for sharing your family experience, Jenny.
Thanks for restacking my post, Jenny.
If the measure of introversion/extroversion is based on the need to regroup in solitude and silence, then I am an extreme introvert. I need my quiet time. However, I also do like people. I like interacting and hearing their stories. I like chatting it up with the clerk at the grocery. When I eat out, I always like checking in with the server, often asking them their preference re: menu options. If I am having to deal with the medical world. I make it a point to acknowledge the person's skill or their day. I (usually) am open to conversing with people on public transportation. All this is to say, I agree 100%. Those micro interactions can make a world of difference in an often unfriendly world. Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for your comment, Gracie.
Hi Manuel,
I've always been very approachable, so have known lots of people who are different from me. I find it really enriching getting to know different people's perspectives and lifestyles. Maybe part of it is that I don't really have a bubble -- lots of different factors to my particular background.
Thanks for your comment, Diana.