“If you're an introvert, you also know that the bias against quiet can cause deep psychic pain. As a child you might have overheard your parents apologize for your shyness. Or at school you might have been prodded to come "out of your shell" -that noxious expression which fails to appreciate that some animals naturally carry shelter everywhere they go, and some humans are just the same.”
By Susan Cain in her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Did you know that introverts possess an unparalleled ability for deep reflection and introspection.
In simpler words, they have a special knack for thinking deeply and really understanding themselves.
In a world that often equates success with extroverted traits such as charisma and assertiveness, it's essential to recognise and celebrate the unique strengths of introversion.
Imagine growing up feeling like an anomaly, where you are constantly being nudged to 'come out of your shell' as if introversion were some kind of ailment to be cured.
After all, not everyone wants to be a social butterfly—some of us are perfectly content being cozy turtles, thank you very much.
Always remember, there's strength in solitude, power in silence, and beauty in the ability to carry our shelter wherever we roam.