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Most people are surprised when I explain that I am an introvert. I do a very good job of being extraverted, when required, but I get energy from 1:1 interactions. Or being on my own for very long lengths of time. Preferably in my pajamas with endless cups of coffee.
Sometimes that even extends to writing this newsletter. I always feel like I am speaking directly to all of you. I love that and I love the emails I get back from all of you. But every now and then the introvert in me shows up. I want to hide in my little Cancer shell and do only Claudia-things. These might include replying to email, tidying my kitchen cupboards, organizing my endless to-do list and always includes reading.
So today, when I had an introvert-moment I said to Mark "I don't want to" and he said "but you need to". And he was right.
There are so many moments where we don't want to show up. We might even tell ourselves we can't show up. And those are such important moments. It's the moments where we do the thing we really don't feel we can that deliver game-changing reward. We don't have to be aggressive about it. Just determined and open to the invitation of changing that habit of reluctance. Stepping into power instead of disappearing into a comfortable old habit.
I'm already feeling more energized from writing. What felt a little difficult ended up being empowering. So next time you feel the need to step out, hide out, and be quiet - challenge yourself. Show up! The world needs you. Don't tell yourself otherwise.