Beloved Introverts
Life from the sidelines14 total reviews
Comment from chatterbox1
You wrote EXACTLY what I wanted to say... only you said it first. Now I get to babble until I reach 150 characters so I can post my review. To the writer who got my vote ;o)
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2021
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You wrote EXACTLY what I wanted to say... only you said it first. Now I get to babble until I reach 150 characters so I can post my review. To the writer who got my vote ;o)
Comment Written 23-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2021
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Wow, thank you Chatterbox1, much appreciated.
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YW
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Your points are very well made and depict someone who is a deep thinker.
How can we call writers introverts? I would think an introvert is someone who does not display his thoughts to anyone. Hemingway may well have been an introvert who became an extrovert when he drank. There is so much entailed in these tags we put on people. Suffice it to say, who knows????
Ralf
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2021
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Your points are very well made and depict someone who is a deep thinker.
How can we call writers introverts? I would think an introvert is someone who does not display his thoughts to anyone. Hemingway may well have been an introvert who became an extrovert when he drank. There is so much entailed in these tags we put on people. Suffice it to say, who knows????
Ralf
Comment Written 22-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2021
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Thanks, Raffaelina. I think introvert was the only Latin word (vert) the phyc's had, so they went with it. In truth, we look inside ourselves for outward expression. That's the opposite of the classic term for withdrawal. But we're stuck with it.
Comment from tfawcus
I imagine several writers on this site will nod in agreement. I certainly found resonance in your words. Writing is a fascinating pastime, addictive and all-consuming when one gets into it. As with any artistic endeavour, we strive for perfection - an impossible target!
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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I imagine several writers on this site will nod in agreement. I certainly found resonance in your words. Writing is a fascinating pastime, addictive and all-consuming when one gets into it. As with any artistic endeavour, we strive for perfection - an impossible target!
Comment Written 12-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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Yes, it's amazing. In fact, everyone is in agreement (in different versions) so much there have been no other entries. Thanks for your review.
Comment from Sally Law
Some are introverts and hide behind the pen. For the most part, a truth seeker and teller of it, is the most persecuted and sometimes killed for it. The writers of the Bible knew of this. Polycarp comes to mind. Sending you my best today as always, and best very wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sally :))
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Some are introverts and hide behind the pen. For the most part, a truth seeker and teller of it, is the most persecuted and sometimes killed for it. The writers of the Bible knew of this. Polycarp comes to mind. Sending you my best today as always, and best very wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sally :))
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Sally, much appreciated.
Comment from J.R. Michael
I am, indeed, nodding my head in agreement with much of what you wrote. Play by play, exactly what I have often thought or said. When you said, "lets look carefully at the term introvert," I was expecting more of a breakdown and explanation to bolster your claims. Great piece overall.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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I am, indeed, nodding my head in agreement with much of what you wrote. Play by play, exactly what I have often thought or said. When you said, "lets look carefully at the term introvert," I was expecting more of a breakdown and explanation to bolster your claims. Great piece overall.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thanks JR. So glad you liked the piece. In my conclusion, I was addressing the claim that introverts only look inside and don't get involved, but when we look at history it's just the opposite. Writers lead the forefront in exposing Injustice. And the prisons of oppressive regimes are full of them. Maybe I should go into that more. Thanks again
Comment from NABattaglia
I like this, the way it was written and flowed--very relatable. Does that mean I'm an introvert for sure? I thought I was, but grew out of it, yet your piece kind of brings me back to that question of how other famous others--despite being so influential--were introverts, so doesn't that mean I am too? Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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I like this, the way it was written and flowed--very relatable. Does that mean I'm an introvert for sure? I thought I was, but grew out of it, yet your piece kind of brings me back to that question of how other famous others--despite being so influential--were introverts, so doesn't that mean I am too? Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thanks, so happy you liked it. And your question is valid. The term is so broad, we can almost reclassify it. Introvert in no way means tuned out when it comes to writing. Its just the opposite. Its tuned in, informative, and involved. But not on a podium, but in the power of the written word. Thanks again.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have never thought about writers as being introverts, but you bring a very good case. Reports say that Alan Jackson, one of my favorite country singers, is extremely shy. Who would have thought it? There maybe something to it. I enjoyed reading and thinking about it. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have never thought about writers as being introverts, but you bring a very good case. Reports say that Alan Jackson, one of my favorite country singers, is extremely shy. Who would have thought it? There maybe something to it. I enjoyed reading and thinking about it. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Barbara, much appreciated.
Comment from LisaMay
This is nicely written and I was nodding my head from time to time. You use good examples by including those writers you mention, to show how introverts come in all shades. I am like you - bore rigid by small talk. (The silent martyr is a good description). Others have asked me if I am going to sleep, and sometimes I actually do if I am in a long-winded meeting or at a dinner table with a hijacked conversation - but one part of me always remains alert and i can answer anyone who directly addresses me.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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This is nicely written and I was nodding my head from time to time. You use good examples by including those writers you mention, to show how introverts come in all shades. I am like you - bore rigid by small talk. (The silent martyr is a good description). Others have asked me if I am going to sleep, and sometimes I actually do if I am in a long-winded meeting or at a dinner table with a hijacked conversation - but one part of me always remains alert and i can answer anyone who directly addresses me.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thanks, Lisa. It's amazing. I've received 8 reviews on this so far, and all are very similar to what you say here. We definitely all share qualities that place us as observers and chroniclers. We hate having our thinking time wasted. Thanks, again.
Comment from Rikki66
I am a PTSD-challenged introvert with extrovert asperations. Your piece is well written and to the point, I see myself and others in every line. Continue to be an introvert and put out excellent work.
RikkiLXVI
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2021
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I am a PTSD-challenged introvert with extrovert asperations. Your piece is well written and to the point, I see myself and others in every line. Continue to be an introvert and put out excellent work.
RikkiLXVI
Comment Written 09-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2021
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Thanks, Rikki66. A knowing nod to you.
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Truly welcome
Rikki
Comment from Terry Overton
Yes I think you are right on target...at least for me. I enjoy being around people when I want to be around them which isn't very often. I like my alone time, writing, reading, watching a well written movie. But we can use writing to express opinions and reach more people-so there is that. Anyway, I enjoyed your read as you can see by my response.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2021
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Yes I think you are right on target...at least for me. I enjoy being around people when I want to be around them which isn't very often. I like my alone time, writing, reading, watching a well written movie. But we can use writing to express opinions and reach more people-so there is that. Anyway, I enjoyed your read as you can see by my response.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2021
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Thanks, Terry, I hear you. My alone time is valuable to me. I can enjoy others' company but in a small intimate setting. In a group with people competing to talk is sheer torture. But I go, family, etc., so I endure. A little chardonnay helps. :>)