Listen to the power of Quiet People

   What is on my mind today have the ability to change people mindset about life and it will also help people to discover themselves. Am writing on the topic," Listen to the power of Quiet people". There is a saying that says," silence speaks louder than words". You don't need to be loud to be smart. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?. That's a tricky question. I have a hard time answering it myself. That's the problem of binary question - you are forced to choose one or the other. Being quiet is a choice - you can be more outspoken in specific scenarios or more withdraw in others. Who you are cannot be limited to one label, especially when those labels are loaded terms. Our society favors action versus contemplation - extroverts have a more positive buzz. Quiet people have a unique power.

   A culture that worships loud people

   Our society has a long tradition of trying to define what's normal - maybe because we have a hard time accepting that we're all unique. Being left-handed was vigorously oppressed throughout the centuries - lefties were forced to use their right hand to write. Discriminatory practices against left-handed persisted well into the 20th century. Similarly, people still believe that being an introvert is not normal - those who act and speak louder are favoured. 

   My classmates do ask me, " why don't I talk more,". I do feel as if something was wrong with me. I enjoyed listening to others, observing the world, and cultivating my inner- self. Through time, am becoming much more comfortable with being exposed. I don't have an issue exposing myself. Is just that people are not the same just as our fingers cannot be the same. Some people do think that am been foolish or dumped for not talking much - but am not and they can think all they like and talk all they like. I KNOW WHO I AM and I won't allow that to get changed by anyone.

   Quiet People Have A Strong Voice

   There is no such thing as a pure introvert or extrovert. Such a person would be in the lunatic asylum. Don't strive to make your presence noticed but strive to make your absence felt. According to the English Psychologist, extroverts have a lower rate of arousal. They need to work harder to get stimulated to the same level as introverts. That's why extroverts people seek bold challenges, new experiences and crave company. Conversely, quite people don't need others to feel recharged. Their voices are already strong - they don't need to speak louder. Introverts are active when they are silent. Introverts have lots to say but also value the power of being quiet. "Silence is not the absence of words, but the presence of focus". The only thing introverts hate about talking is repeating themselves. Purposeful silence is a beautiful thing. There is always a music amongst the trees, but our hearts must be still to hear it.

   Being quiet is a choice, not a permanent status. Mental noise can destroy our minds. Silence is an endangered species that we need to take care of. Noise is both a distraction and escapism. Silence is more than the absence of sound - it allows for free presence of every thing else. Silence is an essential form of non-verbal communication. It's a sign of respect and personal distance. To some people, silence means something is wrong. That's the biggest mistake extroverts make - they assume that when introverts are quitq, it's because they are doubtful, lonely, or suffering. I remember vividly the day one of my classmate told me that, "keep quiet and die in silence". I did not say anything back to him. Silence gives you the freedom to be yourself. It's a beautiful choice that can reap many benefits.