In reading this topic, the very first thing that popped in my head was not taking life so seriously. It’s a trait that I still have today and ultimately got passed onto my kids.
There are a bunch of other lessons that I wished I learned like spending more time with my dad, having a better mindset of what profession I wanted to pursue, or not being afraid of new experiences. I could go on. The list of regrets is long.
Not taking life so seriously is probably the biggest lesson. At 47 years old, I often reflect on my life and say to myself that I’ve missed so much or I’m just not enjoying life. Instead, I’m worrying about every little thing, not going out to make friends, and just plain being anti social.
Unfortunately, when you are bullied as a kid and being socially shy (maybe awkward), it affects your confidence. You don’t want to sound like a dumbass or say something inappropriate. You don’t want to do anything because you’re worried you will get teased or laughed at. Even today when someone laughs at me or looks at me, I get defensive. Like what’s so funny or what are you looking at?
I wish I could go back and tell my younger self enjoy life and don’t take things so personally or seriously. It will make you miserable as an adult. Go out there an accept that offer for Wichita State to become a bowler and get a college education. Go out there an work towards being an astronomer because you love learning about space.
Instead, I’m a home body who doesn’t like going out or socializing. Not enjoying life or finding things that make me happy. I’m just a person not enjoying life to the fullest trying to make it through the day.
Sorry, just taking that moment to vent and get things out in the open. Feeling sorry for myself. This is what happens when you do take life seriously and don’t focus on the things that make you happy.
From An Introvert’s Corner
Random Thoughts from a Moody Introvert
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