THINKING OF SPRING..............DID THE GROUNDHOG SEE HIS SHADOW? OR NOT ? and what does that even mean?
Sitting here at the computer today, WHY ? because we had a blizzard here in the area, I was unable to drive the 37 miles to work due to blowing snow, the plows were pulled off highways yesterday and had not been able to keep up with the blowing snow drifts. It seems that as soon as they plowed the wind just blew the snow right back. I drive 2 lane highways for 14 miles and then am able to get unto a freeway, which is a ice skating rink today. With all the blowing snow in the dark I was unable to safely stay on roads,So needless to say after a valiant try, I came back home.
The other day I was reading a blog. The question on their was are you an introvert or and extrovert? Now I am not a dumb person and I know the meanings of these words, but just to be sure I went to dictionary.com (recommended to me by a friend, because sometimes big words intimdate me.) and looked up both of these words.
in·tro·vert /n., adj. ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt; v. ˌɪntrəˈvɜrt/ Show Spelled
[n., adj. in-truh-vurt; v. in-truh-vurt] Show IPA
–noun
1. a shy person.
2. Psychology . a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings ( opposed to extrovert).
3. Zoology . a part that is or can be introverted.
–adjective
4. Psychology . marked by introversion.
–verb (used with object)
5. to turn inward: to introvert one's anger.
6. Psychology . to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) partly to things within the self.
7. Anatomy, Zoology . to turn (a hollow, cylindrical structure) in on itself; invaginate.
ex·tro·vert /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜrt, -stroʊ-/ Show Spelled
[ek-struh-vurt, -stroh-] Show IPA
–noun
1. an outgoing, gregarious person.
2. Psychology . a person characterized by extroversion; a person concerned primarily with the physical and social environment ( opposed to introvert).
–adjective
3. Also, ex·tro·vert·ed. Psychology . marked by extroversion.
–verb (used with object)
4. Psychology . to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) outward or to things outside the self.
I can not explain the thoughts as well as the person on the blog so I thought I would copy and paste.
She was reading from a book, It’s called “The Introvert Advantage,” by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. I thought it might be interesting to learn more and see how many of you are introverts and how many are extroverts.
The most surprising fact I learned in the book was the statistic that 75% of the people in the world are extroverts. The author states that because ¾ of all people are extroverts, the introverts tend to feel there is something wrong with them and may desire to be extroverts because extroverts seem to be valued more in our society.
“Introversion is at its root a type of temperament. It is not the same as shyness or having a withdrawn personality, and it is not pathological. It is also not something you can change. But you can learn to work with it, not against it.
The strongest distinguishing characteristic of introverts is their energy source: Introverts draw energy from their internal world of ideas, emotions, and impressions. They are energy conservers. They can be easily over stimulated by the external world, experiencing the uncomfortable feeling of ‘too much.’ This can feel like antsyness or torpor. In either case, they need to limit their social experiences so they don’t get drained. However, introverts need to balance their alone time with outside time, or they can lose other perspectives and connections. Introverted people who balance their energy have perseverance and the ability to think independently, focus deeply and work creatively.
What are the most obvious characteristics of extroverts? They are energized by the external world—by activities, people, places, and things. They are energy spenders. Long periods of hanging out, internal contemplation, or being alone or with just one other person under stimulate them. However, extroverts need to balance their time doing with intervals of just being, or they can lose themselves in a whirlwind of anxious activities. Extroverts offer much to our society—they express themselves easily, they concentrate on results and they enjoy crowds and action.” (“The Introvert Advantage,” by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. page, 19-20.)
The author of the book is an introvert married to an extravert, so she covers relationships, parenting, socializing, the workplace, many coping strategies, ideas on how to manage your energy and tips for thriving in an extrovert world. The book helped me accept and appreciate myself more and offered many ideas and techniques on how to make the most of my life being an Introvert so I can celebrate my introvert advantage.
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? (Thanks Kathy)
So guess what I am an introvert. I like being that most of the time.Does that mean I don't want to be an extrovert sometimes, Not at all, I would love to just be able to enjoy a social event without being nervous or seem standoffish (is that even a word?) or a joker (because that is how I handle being nervous). I was visiting a friend a few months ago. I went to her quilting group with her, there were maybe 8 other women I didnt know, doing something they enjoy that I have never had the desire to do ( I enjoy looking at quilts but to make one, NEVER) after we left and were eating lunch my friend thanked me for going. (I enjoyed it Stacee.) She then said I know you were out of your comfort zone. How right she was. But you know what it didnt hurt me. I survived because I was with a friend and it was good to see the things she enjoys and her talents.
Some days I sit back and reflect on the things that have happened during my life and the lessons I have learned from them. I have been wondering lately about the the things I have learned since I have been called to Primary President in our small branch. I feel sometimes I was called to this position to help me more than I am helping the children. Amazing how much I have to learn. Of course there are times when I feel like I know more than I thought. (As my friend would say, I had a Ah HA moment). Well I don't want anyone to not have the opportunity to enjoy our lovely scenic weather with me. So here is a picture of what it looks like today. Now that the wind has stopped blowing......
this is how the cars looked this morning when I left for work. I had a two foot snowdrift on the driver's side of my car. It sure was cold cleaning it off.
