The Power of Introverts

Source: Pikwizard.com

Introversion, the powerful trait is often misconstrued by many. When you pose this question towards the society, one will receive the following vague perceptions. Introversion is shyness. It is antisocial. Introverts are arrogant. They tend to do nothing and the list gets added on with such miscalculations. Are they eally antisocial? Obviously no. It is an another of being social. Are they arrogant? Of course not, they peacefully stroll in their adventure land inside their mind. There is more probability of shy person being an introvert, but it is not always true. Then what is the exact definition of introverts? Introverts are people who are focused more on internal thoughts, feelings and moods rather than seeking out external stimulation. In short they seek energy from within, their batteries are full when in solitude.

They carry small friends' circle yet with deep connection. They choose serenity in the hill station over noisy parties. They don't get excited about birthday, because for them it is same as any other day. They turn of chats. They listen a lot, like a lot, speak a lot but to their own self.

Those were their instinct qualities. Yet they have some mind blowing mellow features.

They never hurt anyone, rather they would heal, no matter how bad one got hurt.

They rarely share their thoughts and emotions but they are safe lockers for one's unrevealed secrets.

They don't gossip, also don't listen to it. They never ill tale about anyone in front of one also, not at the back of one.

They can love unconditionally but never disclose a word about it.

In fact blessed are those who have introverts as their partners. Though they are poor at expressing their feelings, their way of love is quite innocent and beautiful. They capture the every subtle behavior of their partners, they secretly pray in their hard times. They require tons of courage to confess their love, but once done, one can enjoy a permanent trustworthy relationship forever.

They are unfortunate in delivering their emotions but they value everyone's emotions, never underrate anyone's feelings.

They never try to change others because they believe that happiness lies in being the own self.

It is really painful to know these extreme value holders are always unnoticed and ignored by the shallow seekers of the so called society. What's wrong with them? Why introversion is appraised as negative quality?

It's all because the world has evolved as a place befitting for extroverts where being outgoing and sociable is welcomed as appreciable and ideal self.

Parents who find their children who spend a good deal of time alone with themselves reading books or some isolated hobbies, trying to cure their child by teaching social skills as if they were sick and problematic. Even in business and politics, companies try to employ extroverted staff thinking that they can be a good leader. Why leadership is judged as bold and brave? Can't these quiet thinkers be a great leader? If it so, then how Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhiji being an introverts, were raised as incredibly inspirational leaders? Also Zuckerberg is a classic introvert, Bill Gates is quiet and bookish.

Yes leadership is not meant only for extroverts, indeed it can be crucially manipulated by introverts. They are good listeners, they value everyone's opinion, let their fellow mates run with their ideas and eventually come up with a bunch of sensible ideas. In fact, an interesting research by Adam Grant at the wharton school has found that introverted leaders often deliver better outcome than extroverts do.

To conclude, being an introvert never stopped anyone from being successful. Well, introversion makes one to choose wisely, think wisely and act wisely. It never resist one's happiness and success. Greatest people once lived and some are still living as introverts.

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world"

- Mahatma Gandhi