It's ok to be an introvert

Are you an introvert? Or do you have introvert feeling with an extrovert nature?
Here is what I think, feel and am going to write about this topic.
Let me introduce myself, I am an INFP -T (well..sometimes INFP-A) I am still figuring this out myself. Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving - Turbulent type.One of the 16 types of personalities. I am not a social butterfly but I can become one when needed. I am not good at dealing with people but I can do that when needed. While I can act as an extrovert, it's not my preference. Usually I prefer my own company than others and spending time in the nature, with myself.

Do you think it is strange when you talk to yourself? I don't feel that way. Befriending myself and sharing my thoughts and feelings with myself has given me a power which is needed in order to understand myself and my surroundings. Only few people can do that and are able to feel that way. When you are in harmony with your body and mind, only then you are able to be in harmony with others thoughts and feelings.

Going back to 10-15 years, I have heard a lot of people saying that I am quiet and that I don't talk much or gel with people easily. They would compare myself with few other kids in my neighbourhood who had outgoing personalities at such a young age. At that time, I did not know what introverted ness means, I had no idea what it feels to be an introvert. All I used to think was, there must be something wrong with me!

Coming back to today, I feel proud of myself that I make connections only with people who become closer to my heart and it's easier to maintain those connections regularly because I genuinely care for those people. I call them my people. Instead of spending hours on social media where I would be keeping myself updated about what's going on in others life, I enjoy doing things like reading, writing, doing endless karaoke sessions etc. I keep picking random hobbies which spark interest in me and do them on my own or with my loved ones which gives me energy. The reason why I quit social media recently is the same. Everyone has a different opinion on this topic, that's ok. I respect yours completely, I am not here to say what is right or what is wrong, instead all I want to say is that it's ok to be an introvert.