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.
Yes, 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.
I 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. . .
The 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!! :)
I 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.
You guys have all made me cry today with your comments.
I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you.