Diwan's Diary - Introvert


Are you an introvert? Have you ever been judged by others for being who you are? Do you at times feel that you have so much to say but cannot say it?

Well, as a person with few words, I feel overwhelmed now to think that I have not always been the same since my childhood. Maybe my surroundings and the way I was reared have played a significant role in shaping who I have become. I think you can relate to these if you too find yourself in the same position. Being an introvert often invites unnecessary attention, or sometimes even disdain. Personally, I used to focus less on my inner thoughts and more on what others expected of me. But over the years, I have come to discover that there is really nothing wrong with being myself. I accept my introverted self, and I am comfortable now than I was ever before. 

Anyway, I always had a feeling that I was not like other kids. I always found others comfortable in social situations; I preferred to stay alone, immersed in books, thinking of my own thoughts, or preferred even the silence of the night.

It is not that I have issues with people, but I get tired after interacting with other people too often. I recall being in situations that made me think that I was dumb or that it was just that there was something wrong with me, when people thought that a quiet person had nothing valuable to add to a conversation.

But, in reality, introversion is not a defect but a distinctive approach to communication with the surrounding environment. I have come to realise that even with this personality trait, I can have deep and strong friendships with several people rather than having numerous friends.

I'm not saying that being an introvert is an extremely good quality, but what I mean is that it is okay to be who you are as a person. Accepting a person as they are is all that matters.

So, if you’re like me, remember: Being introverted is perfectly fine. It's okay to think before you speak. It's okay to prefer deep conversation over small talk. The world needs people of all kinds, including introverts; there is nothing wrong with being an introvert.

I’m still learning, still growing, and still figuring out how to make myself the best version of who I am now. But I’ve come to a point where I can say with confidence: I know who I am, and I’m perfectly fine with that.