Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — 1 minute ago
Today I was at lunch with a friend who remarked, "For an introvert, you certainly have a busy social life." This is true, I am one, and, I do. Joanne's fears that I'd become a social isolate were totally unfounded. Not that there was any danger and I knew there was not.
An introvert gains energy from being alone while and extrovert is energized by being with others. Her comment, today over lunch, prompted a bit of reflection, which led to an insight which was new to me. As an introvert I have a limited 'people bladder,' and when it is full, I need to be alone. Living with Joanne, the quintessential extrovert, tended to keep my 'people bladder' filled. Consequently, going out to socialize had less appeal for me. But, I do need people, and to meet that need, I maintain an active social life which I thoroughly enjoy. Then, when the social engagement is complete, I retire happily to be alone with my 'people bladder' filled. There I find my equilibrium until it is time to re-engage with others.
This in no way contravenes what I wrote yesterday about the after. Repairing to my home I'd love to share with Joanne from my social life. The presence of absence in the after, remains excruciating.
Blessings,
Al
An introvert gains energy from being alone while and extrovert is energized by being with others. Her comment, today over lunch, prompted a bit of reflection, which led to an insight which was new to me. As an introvert I have a limited 'people bladder,' and when it is full, I need to be alone. Living with Joanne, the quintessential extrovert, tended to keep my 'people bladder' filled. Consequently, going out to socialize had less appeal for me. But, I do need people, and to meet that need, I maintain an active social life which I thoroughly enjoy. Then, when the social engagement is complete, I retire happily to be alone with my 'people bladder' filled. There I find my equilibrium until it is time to re-engage with others.
This in no way contravenes what I wrote yesterday about the after. Repairing to my home I'd love to share with Joanne from my social life. The presence of absence in the after, remains excruciating.
Blessings,
Al
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