THE POWER OF AN

INTROVERT
Why do some think that “introvert” is a bad word?
Many people believe that being an introvert is a
weakness, that it leaves us in a vulnerable position in
front of anyone else. After all, in many cases, it is the
shyest children who receive the most intense bullying,
which unfortunately often continues into adult life.
That could be one of the reasons why some people
say that being an introvert is an insult. They associate
that word with being unattractive, weak, cowardly,
and some worse things. And so, they go through life
disdaining their introverted nature, feeling as though Within you lives a great power that
not being a social butterfly is a source of shame. today, many seem to have forgotten,
And in a way, it’s easy to see one of the main points seeing themselves absorbed in a race to
where that misconception comes from, at least for a please people they don’t even know…
good percentage of younger people. Social networks, So is. I am referring to the power to
and in general, the mass media, show the youngest look inward and be able to reflect and
images where extreme extroversion is associated with sometimes marvel at all the little things
social approval and success in general. Yes, I mean a that surround you on a daily basis. Yes,
certain percent of the so-called influencers. it sounds terribly common, but today,
And no, I’m not going to blame influencers for people want to look less into their
everything bad in the world, it would be absurd to do hearts. Or worse yet, they get used to
so. Instead, I want to question, what is the message that always being surrounded by others, who
the media is sending to the new generations, don’t know what to do when they find
emphasizing the likes that an influencer gets for doing themselves in the middle of silence.
something ridiculous or dangerous, sometimes
forgetting to recognize the work of people, who
perhaps they do not live it under a spotlight, but they
certainly contribute to a change in society, as doctors,
teachers, volunteers, etc.

It would be important to remember that there are many

introverts who have managed to make considerable
contributions in fields as diverse as rock music to as-
trophysics. Perhaps you think, dear reader, that you are
not at the same level as them, but I have a little surprise
for you…
 Therefore, you are not ashamed
to know that it is not you who
is dancing drunkenly on the bar
counter or the one who is doing
a silly challenge on TikTok to
get millions of likes. Feel your-
self the owner of an enormous
force.

But what are you saying? How can something like that be a
strength, in this day and age where even going to the
bathroom seems designed to be a violent popularity contest
where if you fail, you risk being a social outcast?
Exactly for that. At this time, in which even when we sleep the
notifications of our phone don’t stop ringing, on television
we are attacked by many programs that only seek to sleep
our conscience, and a good number of YouTubers seem to Success comes to those who
be in a competition to see who is more strident, that is when dedicate everything to their
people who know how to value the sweet peace of silence are passion in life. To be successful,
most needed. But this goes beyond silence. The enormous it is also very important to be
contribution that introverts have made to areas where a little humble and never let fame or
sensitivity is needed, in addition to the ability to introspect, is money travel to your head.
undeniable. Some examples are philosophy, writing, theology, - A. R. Rahman
and in general, the fine arts. But what if I’m an introvert but I
don’t think I have any notable talents? In that case, I think I’ll
leave this world unnoticed, right?
Believe it or not, it doesn’t have to be that way. An action, no
matter how small, can change the day, the week, the month,
or even someone’s life. We have been accustomed to believing
that the only things that matter are the most ostentatious,
the ones that are seen by
millions of people.
You may not know it, but
to give an example, if you
have suffered from
rejection or bullying,
giving a word of encour-
agement to a person who
is going through some-
thing similar, even online, “I have reason to be shy. I’ve
is a huge contribution to been hurt plenty.”
the world. ‒ Ethel Waters