As a sensitive & introverted child, I was called “shy” for years.

As a sensitive & introverted child, I was called “shy” for years. This is one of those labels that can take us years & years to unpeel off us. I was reminded of this in my lovely conversation with Sigrid for her The New Human summit. 

I know I’m not the only one who has had experiences like this. Growing up, we often get labeled “shy” or “too quiet” or “too intense” or a host of other things.

But we don’t start off as “shy.” 

As little children, when we’re standing at the edge ...