Introverts “Not” by choice

Introverts “Not” by choice
Keeping to oneself, avoiding social gatherings, relishing loneliness, shying away from parties, these are some of the labels associated with the so called “Introverts”. But I wonder, what really makes one an introvert? Do they really revel in their loneliness or is all they need is a huge burst of confidence to live  life their own way free from the shackles of intimidation?

Being an introvert myself, I feel that the yearning to be outgoing and prove my worth is often suppressed by the inevitable need for a constant companion. Sitting in our comfort zone, moping about what could have been always seems a better option than braving the world on our shaky confidence. Because one embarrassing moment is all it takes to send us crawling back into our shells again. But once you actually do it, the satisfaction and sense of achievement that engulfs you is immeasurable. I believe that courage is always found from within.

However, it would definitely help our unsteady nerves if the world we dare to enter is a bit more welcoming. Sensitive people suffer the most here as they are subject to an additional label of “crybabies”. Being the life of a party amidst a popular gang does’nt make you an extrovert. 

Understanding a person’s character and connecting on an emotional level is sadly overlooked and presided over by judgemental attitudes. A person is a person after all, not a consumer product to be labelled! Each one of us want to find a place in the world, where we can love and be loved. Labels don’t serve any purpose, they only divide us further. Nobody is an introvert or an extrovert, we are just human beings learning, growing and living.


NIVEDITA DWARAK

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