It never ceases to amaze me the number of blogs that are out there - and how some of them somehow find me, and link to things I hadn't even remembered writing. (It's the second post excerpted in that post I'm linking to.) And to pick out, I think, my most vulnerable post ever ... and to do so in such a nice way ... I feel honored - even though I've never really thought of myself as an "introvert". It's an interesting thing to contemplate.
That was a post I really thought hard about pressing "Publish" on. But it was the Truth. In that moment.
Posted by sheila | TrackBackYes, I love that post. I so relate to it -- just in a slightly different context.
And what an interesting site that is! I alway test out as an INFP, but sometimes I wonder about that. Still, I'll have to poke around on that blog a bit.
I don't remember exactly what it was I was Googling when I initially stumbled across your post but your words definitely hit home and I'm glad that, in the end, you opted to hit "Publish" instead of "Delete." It's a "kindred spirit" entry that definitely speaks to those of us who innately function and thrive best in the deep end of the pool.
Posted by: Mary at August 22, 2007 8:38 PMI don't know how I missed this the first time around. Sheila, have you bugged my apartment? Have you stolen my diary? :-) I am having a very Salieri-esque time myself. I relate to every single word. . .
Posted by: Kerry at August 23, 2007 8:48 AMThe Salieri post holds a very special place for me - it was among the first posts (if not the very first one) that I read on your blog, Sheila, and I related instantly. I was feeling very vulnerable myself at the time, and I felt so understood, so not alone in what I was feeling... it was a blessing. If you ever thought that words can help to heal, well... that post certainly helped me. I don't know how to explain it (I wish I had your way with words!), but it did. And still does.
And it also was the first post I commented on! YAY!! :)
Posted by: Ceci at August 23, 2007 9:31 AMI started lurking only last fall, so I hadn't seen your Salieri post until today--wow. I think I even asked myself a few of those same questions only just a few days ago. Somehow this is exactly what I needed to hear, right now.
I think I will be repeating the last few lines to myself for a while, so I thank you for your honesty, Sheila, and thank God that we get to enjoy your talent of expressing yourself so wonderfully.
Posted by: Kate P at August 23, 2007 10:10 PMYou guys have all made me cry today with your comments.
I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you.
Posted by: red at August 23, 2007 10:18 PM