Introvert Intro

I am an introvert. An extreme introvert. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being a “never want to leave the house because it feels peaceful, cozy and all the things I like, are here”, I’m a 9.

As the world gets crazier and crazier, I’m pushing for a 10.

My peaceful moments are when devices are shut down, other than for hearing the Bible on biblegateway.com (dramatized version), or blogging, or seeking further knowledge like a library Gale course about nutrition (FYI there’s no good food anymore so the best we can aim for is certified organic).

It seems there are not as many introverts in the world as extroverts.

A quick understanding of extroverts vs. introverts…

My definition of an extrovert is a person who thrives on being social. They get their energy from people. They love parties, for instance, and go home feeling love, peace, and joy. That party energized them for the next couple of days.

My definition of an introvert is a person who thrives in being alone. We get our energy from solitary activities. Our world is filled with happiness by the activities that replenish us, usually quiet ones. 🤫

I personally don’t have many, if any, people that are at my level of introversion.

For instance, my introverted husband has been away camping for 5 days, will be back shortly, and I’m still trying to muster the energy to go get groceries and presents for birthdays. I am happy being at our humble ranch, surrounded by land, birds, and bunnies, and I don’t want to leave.

I question whether I lead a boring life. To me and probably most introverts, the things we like are not boring.

Excitement according to the world’s standards may be a football/soccer game, bullfighting (saw awards plastered on walls at an estate sale recently 😆), skydiving.

To me, excitement is found in quietness. I’m hearing the doves coo, the wind whistling through a window I have cracked. I spent time over my home retreat reading my friend’s autobiography about the olden days (when life didn’t seem so chaotic), reading my Guidepost devotionals and listening to scriptures, watering my plants, cooking non-toxic foods, hiking on our adjacent state land (or walking our property bc we have a lot), reflecting and journaling to Jesus, finishing my nutrition course, catching up on texts that are days old. And it is enough.

This time alone is also giving me the opportunity to discover more of who God made me to be and embrace that.

I think I’ll continue to write about being an introvert as my future topic. It’s near and dear to my heart.

I’ve searched for relatable information, and it’s limited. My guess as to why it’s limited is that introverts are OK with not needing a lot of validation? Or maybe they gave up “fitting in” with a world of extroverts?

I did find some good resources through the years and will post my picks as one of my future topics.

Curious, any introverts out there reading this post?

Have a blessed day everyone.

Love

Marla

19 thoughts on “Introvert Intro”

  2. My husband is an introvert and I am an extrovert. Hence, I’m the one one that goes to does and does all the shopping etc. I thrive on being around people. The good thing is to know how God has made us and use that to further His Kingdom. So happy to see you blogging again!

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    1. Your job suits you then. And come to think of it, his job suits him too! Even shopping got me this week. It was nice to see people, for about 15 minutes. 😄 Thank you for commenting. Will you be going back to Sunday blogging?

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  3. This is so wonderfully written, Marla. As an extrovert married to an introvert, I’ve come to appreciate the quiet strength and peace my spouse finds in stillness, it’s honestly taught me a lot. While I recharge through connection and conversation, I’ve grown to love the way silence can speak, especially when it draws us closer to God. “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. Your words are a gentle reminder that joy and purpose look different for each of us, and that’s a beautiful thing.

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  4. Thanks for the honest post, Marla! I too am an introvert. I used to be ashamed of that, but a college professor way back in the day explained introversion positively (he also used partying or not partying to recharge batteries as differentiation) and that was a big help. We’re basically hardwired as introverts or extroverts and that’s okay. I’m able to easily do many analytical types of things that an extrovert (like my wife) wouldn’t even consider.

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      1. Hmm. On the one hand, we complement each other very well; she takes the lead on family functions while I manage the finances, but, yes, my quietness sometimes annoys her and her loudness sometimes annoys me.

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  5. Interesting topic, Marla. Are you an introvert who is also shy? You can prefer solo activities but not be shy when you encounter other people. Your animal friends are mighty lucky to have someone who looks out for them. God bless you, Marla! 🙂

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    1. Yes, I’m kind of shy in person so when people talk and talk, and I just get to listen, that’s more of my comfort zone. What are you, extrovert? Thank you for the compliment. I just got a new dove family a few hours ago, inhabiting an old nest under our eve. Better than any instapot gadget. Heehee

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  6. I am an introvert (probably about a 7-8 on your scale), but my husband is an extrovert and helps me to go out into the world by staying close beside me until I am comfortable in new places.

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    1. Hi Vickie! Long time no see. When I first joined WordPress, I related to your blogs and read some of your book picks back when. We introverts read a lot. 😆 Sounds like you have a nice husband. My husband and I like home since he’s an introvert too. Thanks for stopping ✋️

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    1. That’s very cool! We can become friends and balance each other out. ❤️ I’ll be doing more introvert blogs and would like your opinion from the extrovert side. 😁 Thanks for stopping

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  8. I am introvert too Marla, probably a bit lower on the scale. I can be in social settings but find my social battery dying down real soon. I love my alone time and that is what recharges me. For the longest time I thought that my life does seem boring but who cares, I love it at this pace.

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