I am a shy extrovert. Yep, there ya go, I said it. Shy - Extrovert - Coach I think when most people first see me, I'm thought of as unapproachable. I've been told that on a few occasions and I don't know why because I'm always smiling...or at least I think I am. I just know in most situations, people don't easily approach me. It's not until I speak or have conversation with someone else, that someone decides "I'm ok" enough to begin gravitating towards me. ..lol.. Maybe my southern accent eases the perception, I don't know. And the fact that I'm somewhat shy doesn't really help the situation, but this has been the way for me for most of my adult life.
I've recognized I'm usually found next to more aggressive and outgoing people...because they don't seem to care or are less concerned with the way they are perceived. Or maybe because they're living closer to their truths, they're able to see through whatever it is I'm projecting to others. Either way, I'm fine with this because, as I've lived, I've learned the time I get to spend observing others during the "apprehensive stage" is extremely valuable. I get to see the "acts" of the people who surround me before actively engaging. I can then choose who I should sidestep and who are the ones giving off negative vibes.
This observation time also allows my discernment to go to work, fully engaged. I can pick up insecurities, feel past situations, be cognizant of underlying weaknesses. Maybe this is why I'm cautiously approached...maybe some can "feel" my ability to actually see them for who they truly are. If that is the case, I pray its understood I stand with no intentional judgement.
I was told by a close family member, in so many words, my coaching clients will easily find me because of my inner workings. They will automatically gravitate towards me because the need originates internally. And I feel that's truth. By having this extra time which I once thought of negatively, I'm allowed time to work. To figure things out. For the Universe to fill me with whatever it is YOU need so that I am then able to pour back out into you.
And that's cool with me.
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