Beautiful old broads look inner and outer.

Hello Dear Ones,

Do you remember as a child examining your belly button?  Is it an inner or an outer?   Gosh…I need to check mine right now. (short  pause)   Onward, what I really want to talk about are introverts and extroverts.  And all those humans in between which is the bulk of us, though such emphasis is placed on being extroverted and outgoing in our society today that there’s a stigma about being described as an introvert.  Ever noticed, when someone commits a crime, the media often describe the person as a “loner”?  Heaven forbid that we be classified as that type!  No sir, we all aim to be considered jolly, well adjusted, outgoing souls.  But the fact is many of us are introverts.  And what is wrong with that, I ask? Just because someone talks a lot and holds forth on center stage; that doesn’t  mean he or she is smarter or better informed.  It just means they are pushier and like being in the spotlight.  Look around.  Our society adores mega personalities. Yet many of them make absolutely no solid contribution to mankind.  Nada! The fields of art and music and medicine are filled with introverts.   

Most of us though straddle some middle ground on the personality curve. And I think by the time you are a beautiful old broad, you are pretty sure where you hang out on the curve. Still, everyone likes to take quizzes especially about ourselves.  If asked to describe yourself right now what would you say?  Are you introverted or extroverted?   Here are a few questions to help you decide.

Do you look forward to hanging out by yourself for a day?

Do big parties with lots of people give you hives?

Do you like working in teams?

Do you send emails rather than call or talk in person?

Do you like to celebrate special birthdays etc. with a few close friends rather than a big crowd?

Do you thrive when you are in the spotlight?

Are you uncomfortable with small talk and chatter?

Of course you can see the more yes answers, the more introverted you are.  Me.  I know I lean towards introvert.   

                        Love many…trust few…and paddle your own canoe