Rats are often considered to be the most sociable of all rodents. As we watch, they are constructing their empire in the nooks and crannies of our homes, as well as in our backyards, gardens, and any other secure area that is close by. They congregate in large numbers and search the home covertly for…
Everyone believes that they are exceptional listeners. What could be simpler than taking some time to sit down and simply listen to what the other person has to say? Wrong. Hearing does not always equate to listening, nor does it always equate to listening “well”. According to a quote attributed to G.K. Chesterton, “there is…
Old Souls are people who like to be alone, who are philosophical and knowledgeable beyond their years, and who, like other social oddities, have a tendency to be mislabeled and misunderstood by a society that is blind to the beauty that exists among its own kind. Old souls sometimes have the experience of walking through…
When I was a kid, I remember my parents crying just a few times. I have never once seen my father shed a tear, whilst my mother has only done so a handful of times during my whole life. But you should know that I’m not the only one who has noticed these things. If…
Evaluations of One’s Character Who doesn’t like having their picture taken? You undoubtedly have some interest in knowing about yourself, including your strengths, shortcomings, and character qualities. This is true unless you are a cyborg or a brick wall, in which case you probably do not. Did you know that one strange hypothesis, which postulated…
Both solitude and a sense of isolation are welcome. The fact that both exist in a condition of physical isolation is the sole quality they share, despite their superficial resemblance to one another externally. Being alone and being lonely are two very distinct states of being that might be experienced. Although one may choose isolation,…
We’ve been the ones standing around gawking. The doormats The weaklings who are all talk and no action. We introverts have lots of practice being the ones in social settings who are not heard, who do not participate, and who do not exert themselves. But just as there is no one-to-one correlation between being shy…
The species known as humanity is one that is illogical, contradictory, and constantly inconsistent. Because of the complexity and unpredictability of our thoughts, as well as the fact that the majority of our behavior is governed by the depths of our subconscious, we have the tendency to behave in highly peculiar ways that often run…
A man can only be himself as long as he is by himself, and if he does not enjoy solitude, he will not love freedom, since he is only really free when he is by himself and not when he is among other people. Arthur Schopenhauer It is believed that there are two primary features…
If you want to learn whether or not you are a free spirit, the first thing you need to do is ask yourself the following question: Which do you value more in life: contentment or the ability to pursue everything you want? In a moment, I’ll assist you in determining the correct response to the…
