But I’m an Introvert!

Author Susan Cain describes me so well in her book Quiet (page 11).

“Introverts . . . may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family.”

So true! I loved a recent neighborhood party, but I came home and needed a large dose of quiet. In my pajamas. In the basement.

I often wrestle internally with the introvert/extrovert thing. Do I push myself to spend more time with people? Do I push myself to walk into a room of people I don’t know and strike up a conversation? Or do I say to myself,  “I’m an introvert. I can just keep company with myself”?

Something keeps pushing me toward people. My favorite book. The more I read the Bible, the more I see the great strength in connection. I see it in stories of people who tried to go it alone and crashed and burned, and I see it in stories of people who chose community and thrived.  I see it in the life of Jesus.

What about you?

Check out this short quiz from author Susan Cain: http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/about-the-book/quiet-quiz-are-you-an-introvert/