Category: Meditating in the Mosh Pit
Posted by: Laurie
Hi Friends,
Whoa -- it's been forever since I've written! I am deep into a book due out this spring: Introvert Power. My husband is guarding the door while I immerse myself. It is so amazing when you find that "sweet spot" of work where it is pure joy, and that is what this book is providing me. (Though yesterday was pretty pure hell--the tortured writing that drives us to drink, but that's been the rare exception. I came out of it with some bruises, but won the battle -- chapter complete and probably one of my best.) I need to be parting with you again shortly. Today I need a change of scenery and will move my office to one of my coffeehouse haunts.
Oh -- speaking of introversion, I would love to hear from those of you who would rather sort through trash than attend an office party. If any of the questions below inspire a great (or even mildly insightful) thought, I'd love to hear it! Email me at laurie@wakingdesire.com
What do you feel/experience in solitude?
What is your favorite time of day?
Where do you like to go to be alone?
what is your favorite solitary pastime?
What kind of environment would you live in if you could?
How do you prefer to interact with people?
How important is sleep to you?
Do you get down on yourself when you prefer to be alone? If so, what kinds of things do you say to yourself?
What do you like best about being an introvert?
What would you like extroverts to understand about you?
Catch up with you later. I'm diving in again...
Best, Laurie
Whoa -- it's been forever since I've written! I am deep into a book due out this spring: Introvert Power. My husband is guarding the door while I immerse myself. It is so amazing when you find that "sweet spot" of work where it is pure joy, and that is what this book is providing me. (Though yesterday was pretty pure hell--the tortured writing that drives us to drink, but that's been the rare exception. I came out of it with some bruises, but won the battle -- chapter complete and probably one of my best.) I need to be parting with you again shortly. Today I need a change of scenery and will move my office to one of my coffeehouse haunts.
Oh -- speaking of introversion, I would love to hear from those of you who would rather sort through trash than attend an office party. If any of the questions below inspire a great (or even mildly insightful) thought, I'd love to hear it! Email me at laurie@wakingdesire.com
What do you feel/experience in solitude?
What is your favorite time of day?
Where do you like to go to be alone?
what is your favorite solitary pastime?
What kind of environment would you live in if you could?
How do you prefer to interact with people?
How important is sleep to you?
Do you get down on yourself when you prefer to be alone? If so, what kinds of things do you say to yourself?
What do you like best about being an introvert?
What would you like extroverts to understand about you?
Catch up with you later. I'm diving in again...
Best, Laurie
01/03/07: Hiding
Category: Meditating in the Mosh Pit
Posted by: Laurie
Ever feel like hiding? That's what I'm doing right now. I'm in my office with all lights out, except for the screen of my computer, the occasional car lights outside my window, and a gorgeous yellow full moon in the horizon. Darkness is a comfort at times. I spent much of my day engaged with clients and am now restoring myself with solitude and the blanket of darkness. I used to hate winter and fight against my laziness. I have become better at embracing this opportunity to go inward, to read, cuddle, use more pillows and blankets, to just feel safe and cozy. If you don't feel like moving right now, try giving in to comfort.
12/31/06: Meditating in the Mosh Pit
Category: Meditating in the Mosh Pit
Posted by: Laurie
Ever tried to quietly meditate in a mosh pit? This is how it feels to be an introvert in American society. I know, because I am one. Yes, me, the relationship expert. [Myth breaker: Introverts are as relationship-oriented as extroverts] I am fascinated by people, and even enjoy talking with some of them, one-on-one or one-on-two max. I have people I love. I just don't have a lot of people. And I require time away from even the best of them. I get overstimulated by too much talking.
Meditating in the Mosh Pit is how I describe the challenge introverts face in heavily social situations. We want peace and quiet, time to think, and access to our own inner worlds. Yet we are bombarded by "talk," interaction and, as the Grinch put it "Noise, Noise, Noise!" Let me know your mosh pit struggles and successes...
Meditating in the Mosh Pit is how I describe the challenge introverts face in heavily social situations. We want peace and quiet, time to think, and access to our own inner worlds. Yet we are bombarded by "talk," interaction and, as the Grinch put it "Noise, Noise, Noise!" Let me know your mosh pit struggles and successes...
