Writerly Introversion and the Power of Silence

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Photo by Nick Kenrick

Since leaving a nine to five job, I’ve grown more introverted. My extroversion, necessary for my previous job, was always a skill learned from being part of a big, boisterous family. Today, I prefer interactions in smaller groups. Large gatherings feed my curiosity about people but are ultimately draining.

In a world full of megaphones, where the intrusive call of social media and mobile phones can be overwhelming, there’s power in silence.

Silence is inherent to the pro...