Belong. It’s what we all want right? To feel like we belong. To a family unit. To friends. In our community. In our world. A space where we feel connection.
Without connection, can we belong?
I don’t think so.
So I go out of my way to make a connection. To give a smile, a have nice day, to ask how your day was and mean it. Because I want you to feel like you belong. That you have a safe space and friend in me.
I am the first to initiate connection a lot of times. It can be exhausting and scary sometimes. But I know what it feels like to feel like you don’t belong. And I don’t wish that on anyone. EVER.
Besides, I’ve been blessed with charisma and courage- the gifts of the extrovert. So I speak up. And I hope that I don’t overshadow you. Especially if you are in an introvert. I don’t mean to be intimidating with my personality.
I just want you to know that I see you. I hear you. I want to be your friend, if you’ll have me. I want connection with you. Because I want you to know that you belong.
I might have to share this in my MOPS group this year! I feel that way, I know about the not belonging, so I don’t want anyone else to feel it, too. It is exhausting. Thanks for hanging out with me tonight on twitter. It was fun!
Aw.. you made me blush! You can totally share this if you want. Or, if you want me to expand on it I’d be happy to. There is only SO MUCH I can type in five minutes! I’m so happy to have met you on twitter!
As an introvert who loves connecting on a small scale, thanks for the warning! It’s still nice to be welcomed and feel like I belong… 🙂
Julie Anne recently posted..Five Minute Friday: Belong
I really should come with my own set of flashing lights or warning sign. I know I can be super overwhelming to people, but I’m working on it. Online, it isn’t a biggie. But in real life, it can be hard sometimes!
I’m an introvert, and I appreciate others who are comfortable making me feel as if I belong. I enjoyed your post:).
Jennifer recently posted..Do You Ever Wonder if You Belong?
Thanks! I really really like people and go out of my way a lot times. But, I don’t want people to feel like they have to stand in the shadows…unless that is where they truly want to be !
Your post made me smile! That is such a great way to be – I know people who are more shy really appreciate it…I know because I used to be one of them! I am much better now, but it is hard to make the first move and try to make someone feel comfortable in a situation they are clearly not!
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bless you dear.
denise recently posted..FMF-Belong
Extroverts unite!
You got it!
This is such an honest post. I love it.
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Thank you Adrienne!
We introverts should be happy to have people like you in our lives to draw us out and invite us into relationship. I have learned to step out of my natural inclination, but there are moments when I need an extrovert to reach out to me.
Cheli recently posted..Belong
I’m glad to help, but sometimes feel like I put people off with my enthusiasm. It can be such a hard balance sometimes!