I've been wanting to learn to paddleboard since we moved here, so last Saturday we rented a couple of paddleboards and spent the day at the beach. It's what I chose as my Mother's Day weekend request. I love sunny days, the kids all enjoy beach days, and getting outside does us all good, so it sounded like the perfect … [Read more...] about Paddleboard adventures: overcoming fear
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Reset
"We periodically find ourselves out of alignment with our true selves, and have to reset to get back into our proper groove. We have to remind ourselves what matters to us, what our values are – and make changes so our lives reflect those values. And for introverts I think this is especially true... we’re used to … [Read more...] about Reset
Introversion is not a social disorder
A dozen or so years ago, I was accused of having a social disorder. Because this is the internet, I'll omit the details, but the accusations came in the form of affidavits intended to be used against me in a court case, and were from people who supposedly knew me well. I knew their words weren't true. I've … [Read more...] about Introversion is not a social disorder
An introvert’s guide to making friends
My how to be friends with an introvert post resonated with many, probably because we know we can be confusing to the extroverts among us. Introverts don't typically need or want dozens of friends; we'd often rather have a small circle of true friends. We tend to hang onto loyal friends, sometimes our whole lives long. … [Read more...] about An introvert’s guide to making friends