life

  • The Sacred Space Within: Redefining What It Means to ‘Come Out of Your Shell’

    I remember the first time the phrase “come out of your shell” made me question my normalcy. I was in band class, silently accepting my newly earned second-chair placement in the flute section, and the first-chair watched me with disappointment because now she didn’t have anyone to talk to. If only “you would come out

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  • The author reflects on the notion of introversion as a potential defense mechanism rather than a fixed identity. They question whether their traits have been used to avoid discomfort and limit personal growth. Emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, they challenge the idea of labels and advocate for embracing discomfort to unlock true potential.

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