I am in awe of your writing and your wisdom and this piece may be my favourite yet. This resonated so much with me and I feel that you have so eloquently explained what it means to be an introvert while capturing so much more. I’m going to save this and share it with the people close to me to help them understand me because you have put into words that which I have never quite managed to explain about myself. Thank you!
This is my truth. Glennon Doyle talks about making sure your present self doesn't make plans your future self won't want to do. I find it so hard to know when I will want to put on my lipstick and when I will miss my house.
Love love love this thoughtfulness and relate very strongly! It also reminds me of my current desire to be alone romantically, knowing I am not ready for a relationship and have work to do, and ENJOY being single for the time being, whilst also a small secret part of me wants to be held as I fall asleep at night. The two seem in opposition, but are simultaneously true.
In regard to the desire for my social connection, but an often stronger desire for softness, comfort and safety. I highly recommend trying a retreat. I often attend Triratna Buddhist retreats, which have a beautiful element of connection with likeminded souls but a focus on wellness, gentle lighting, and living softly. There's so many types of retreats out there, Buddhist, yoga, woman's retreats, and it's been one of the only things I've found that are a really lovely balance of the two. With that being said I still prefer a shorter retreat, just for a weekend, and relish in returning back home haha.
Thank you for the insightful and thought proving article!
I am in awe of your writing and your wisdom and this piece may be my favourite yet. This resonated so much with me and I feel that you have so eloquently explained what it means to be an introvert while capturing so much more. I’m going to save this and share it with the people close to me to help them understand me because you have put into words that which I have never quite managed to explain about myself. Thank you!
This is my truth. Glennon Doyle talks about making sure your present self doesn't make plans your future self won't want to do. I find it so hard to know when I will want to put on my lipstick and when I will miss my house.
Love love love this thoughtfulness and relate very strongly! It also reminds me of my current desire to be alone romantically, knowing I am not ready for a relationship and have work to do, and ENJOY being single for the time being, whilst also a small secret part of me wants to be held as I fall asleep at night. The two seem in opposition, but are simultaneously true.
In regard to the desire for my social connection, but an often stronger desire for softness, comfort and safety. I highly recommend trying a retreat. I often attend Triratna Buddhist retreats, which have a beautiful element of connection with likeminded souls but a focus on wellness, gentle lighting, and living softly. There's so many types of retreats out there, Buddhist, yoga, woman's retreats, and it's been one of the only things I've found that are a really lovely balance of the two. With that being said I still prefer a shorter retreat, just for a weekend, and relish in returning back home haha.
Thank you for the insightful and thought proving article!