tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post2669228032475700755..comments2024-02-23T00:16:23.618-05:00Comments on London Still: Questions from Book Tour - Part 2London Stillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06521969725190157500noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-42661846150121388072017-12-13T01:57:06.208-05:002017-12-13T01:57:06.208-05:00"Motherhood is an expansion of Womanhood, not..."Motherhood is an expansion of Womanhood, not the definition of it."<br /><br />You cannot imagine how profoundly I needed to read that sentence. Thank you. Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-74015508747439981562017-12-11T17:09:06.542-05:002017-12-11T17:09:06.542-05:00Thank you for this, Peter!Thank you for this, Peter!London Stillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521969725190157500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-28743122619161467092017-12-11T17:08:52.477-05:002017-12-11T17:08:52.477-05:00After reading your blog yesterday I found this on ...After reading your blog yesterday I found this on facebook today...<br /><br />We all have that one friend who is perfectly fine with spending the majority of their time alone. Maybe they are the type of person who would rather be snuggled up in bed with a good book. Perhaps they are the sort who finds large crowds to be intimidating. Introverts often get a bad rap from those who do not understand them. But did you know that they share a number of awesome personality traits?<br /><br />For starters, a person who does not like to spend a lot of time around others isn’t as hateful as you may think. They actually tend to like other people and appreciate them quite a bit. An introvert might take more time to connect with another person, but once they have established a friendship? That person is often one of their best buddies for life.<br /><br />They are not judgmental. In fact, they tend to be some of the most open minded people that you’ll ever have to chance to meet. They treasure peace and quiet. However, a person who prizes solitude tends to be more likely to see both sides of a situation. Don’t ever make the mistake of assuming that an introvert is not willing to put aside their preconceived notions.<br /><br />Neurotic is not a word that should ever be associated with an introvert either. Being a loner does not mean that you are neurotic. Neurotic people tend to be full of depression and anxiety. The introvert is able to spend a great deal of time alone because they are at peace with who they are. They do not seek validation from external sources.<br /><br />The introvert is a fantastic listener. They do not always like to talk, but they definitely love to listen. An introvert is one of the most loyal friends that a person can ever hope to have. Lastly, they are easily overwhelmed. Social situations do not bother them in the slightest, but they are not the type of person who likes to spend a significant amount of time among a large crowd.<br /><br />Being alone and able to parse their own thoughts is very important to the introvert. If you have any friends or family members who are introverts by nature, be sure to pass this story along. If there is one thing that an introvert appreciates, it is someone who is willing to take the time to learn more about them. Let’s leave our preconceived ideas of what an introvert is like in the past, please.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-85074136505371143072017-12-11T17:07:40.860-05:002017-12-11T17:07:40.860-05:00 I KNEW from meeting you for 30 seconds you were a... I KNEW from meeting you for 30 seconds you were an INFJ. So is my mother, my oldest friend Arielle and her husband! We’re special people not to be overlooked or told what is “wrong” with us. London Stillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521969725190157500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-80066571383842911742017-12-10T23:36:45.824-05:002017-12-10T23:36:45.824-05:00I am an INTP! This is SO refreshing to hear, of al...I am an INTP! This is SO refreshing to hear, of all people, a PERFORMER and artist speak about being introverted in a non-pejorative manner. We are NOT aloof-- we are just recharging! :) <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-37542109375748337222017-12-10T23:35:39.641-05:002017-12-10T23:35:39.641-05:00You are so brilliant, I’m so lucky to have you in ...You are so brilliant, I’m so lucky to have you in my life. Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-31340741204323210792017-12-10T23:35:17.050-05:002017-12-10T23:35:17.050-05:00Thank you :) Thank you :) Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-80233168136465036092017-12-10T23:34:55.909-05:002017-12-10T23:34:55.909-05:00 Thanks Alexandra. Thanks Alexandra.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092656764141552723.post-55434583736028642592017-12-10T23:34:33.265-05:002017-12-10T23:34:33.265-05:00 Beautifully written Al. Thank you for articulatin... Beautifully written Al. Thank you for articulating what it means to be INFJ with such compassion and aplomb.<br /><br />I too am INFJ and throughout my life, I’ve been judged, criticized and labeled as withdrawn and distant by people who were close to me.<br /><br />It’s frustrating enough to be misunderstood, but no one should ever have to defend or justify who they are to anyone.<br /><br />In spite of the jeans issue, I hope all is well with you.<br /> Beautifully written Al. Thank you for articulating what it means to be INFJ with such compassion and aplomb.<br /><br />I too am INFJ and throughout my life, I’ve been judged, criticized and labeled as withdrawn and distant by people who were close to me.<br /><br />It’s frustrating enough to be misunderstood, but no one should ever have to defend or justify who they are to anyone.<br /><br />I hope all is well with you.<br />Paulnoreply@blogger.com