The quote is as follows:
I still need to finish up on my new little project, so I have to go, but allow me to refer to a few of my popular posts I have written that relate to this subject:
Monday, February 12, 2024
Quiet is Part of My Personality
I came across this quote that I originally liked and wanted to use in one of my trip videos, because in that last trip, it seemed to be an appropriate theme. I was with someone I was comfortable with and as a result, a little more of my silly side came out. I've been thinking about the several times when people have said to me that I needed to do more of this and more of that so that people can see me, but that part of me they've all been begging about doesn't come out that easily. Trust me, I've tried. I spent my teen years trying to force that side out of me, but it never worked, except to drive me into several years of struggling with who I was--I hated that I was quiet and reserved. I couldn't do what everyone was asking me. It took me a while to realize that I couldn't force that out of me; it had to come naturally, which often meant not so often.
There is a little misconception that can come from the wording of this quote; that is, that there's no personality at all until they open up. That's not true. If that was the case, then I've been spending 80% of my life without any personality. While it may be true that some people may use the quiet and reserved behavior as a mask, it's not true for everyone. Some of us are, indeed, naturally quiet and mild mannered. I think what this quote is meaning to say is that the secret is their thoughtful and/or fun side of their personality. In other words, comfort means that people like I am will be more open with our thoughts and our hearts, and in our relaxed state will show our playful side--and that we're not serious all the time.
