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Written by Will
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Monday, 22 October 2007 |
The transformation from extreme introvert to moderate extrovert has been quite the journey now. And it's not over yet.
For the longest time, I had rationalized a healthy social life with conversations I would have over VoIP applications like Skype and Ventrilo over the internet. There, I'd talk to friends from high school or gamers I had met over the internet on a daily basis about life and all that. I'd sit there hours on end playing a game, surfing the net, or even doing my homework. For this reason alone, there was a huge gap for friends I had made in college. I was complacent with my lifestyle. At social events, I felt uncomfortable and drained by it. I hid in my room during my fraternity's house parties. Or avoided them entirely by going to some place more quiet, like my girlfriends' at that time.
I had a critical view of socializing. It seemed "fake," insincere, and mindless. I'm glad that this truly bogus, self-limiting perspective has changed for the better. I now feel more at-ease in all social environments. More connected to the world. People now intrigue me. It's fun to meet new people. And I've realized that conversations are only limited to what each person is willing to explore. Regardless of the different lives we live, there will always be an emotional connection to relate to. Emotions are universal. It's saddening to see potentially remarkable conversations dissipate due to lack of transition. Skip the mundane bullshit and learn to truly conversate. You owe it to yourself and everyone around you.
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