Posts Tagged: shyness
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint (2014)
Updated from a 2012 post: I identify strongly with literary characters like Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) and Renee Michel (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) – both of whom are held back from living fully by their excessive restraint. Like
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint (2014)
Updated from a 2012 post: I identify strongly with literary characters like Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) and Renee Michel (The Elegance of the Hedgehog) – both of whom are held back from living fully by their excessive restraint. Like
My Inner Child
Take any grown-up, and someone, somewhere will trace every one of their interests, talents, and traits back to childhood. A lawyer? She always could argue her way out of any situation! A mechanic? He was always taking things apart! Although
My Inner Child
Take any grown-up, and someone, somewhere will trace every one of their interests, talents, and traits back to childhood. A lawyer? She always could argue her way out of any situation! A mechanic? He was always taking things apart! Although
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
An Exacting Life 