When was the last time you really stood out
in a crowd? Are you comfortable in that position, or do you wish you could fade
into the woodwork?
I’m not sure
there’s any time in my life that I really stood out in a crowd. There’s been plenty of times (as an educator)
that I’ve had to stand up in front of others to teach, speak, or lead a group
in either a class or a function, and maybe in that way, I stood out for a few
moments. When I was a teenager, I
modeled a little bit on the runways at the mall, and as an elementary school
student I was not a stranger to the talent show or dance stage, but again, I
don’t feel that I stood out more than anyone else my age, in my career stage,
or interested in the same activities I enjoy.
When I am in
the position to lead or stand up in front of others in a class, a 4-H event, a
professional meeting, a wedding shower, a small dinner party, etc….I am very
comfortable in doing so as long as I am and have prepared for the event, class,
or so forth. However, when I am at a large,
loud party, especially one where I don’t know or am not comfortable with
everyone there, I would rather fade into the woodwork. I’m an introvert, and
being the center of attention in a social situation is not my idea of fun! In
fact, I will clam up big time if you try to draw unwanted attention to me. Bottom line, I am comfortable standing out in
a crowd as long as I have a purpose or goal for which to do so.
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