When I was in entering my junior year in college and the placement office had me complete a set of evaluations to help determine my best career options. The guidance counselor advised me, with evident concern, that I had tested as being fairly “introverted”. He indicated that this might mean that I would need to consider jobs that did not …
Finding your way in the “mirror maze”
“No one understands what it is like to be me… ” But how can you know who I am if I am not sure myself ? When I was younger I enjoyed the carnival and the amusement parks. Given that I was shy I often ended up alone pursuing lone activities. One attraction I found fascinating was the “House of Mirrors”- …
Rescuing yourself from anxiety and panic
When you have become isolated and lonely in a relationship you often find that you are thinking and feeling more about those around you rather than less. You may spend may spend many hours alternating between listing your grievances and hurts and then fantasizing about what you wish it could be, what it should be- if only others would wake up and appreciate …
Loneliness: Being authentic and collecting your rewards
In breaking free from shyness and loneliness it is important to consider the divide between “different” and “unique”. Different often implies odd or doesn’t fit it in. Unique can be understood as rare and ,often, valuable- to the right person. People are collectors- we collect objects, experiences, and, yes, people that match our interests, that fill an area of our life that is …
Finding your place versus creating a place for yourself
In breaking free from shyness and loneliness it is important to consider the divide between “different” and “unique”. Different often implies odd or doesn’t fit it in. Unique can be understood as rare and,often, valuable- to the right person. People are are collectors- they collect objects, experiences, and, yes, people that match their interests, that fill an area of their life that is …