INTROVERTED

It’s not okay when people consider you as abnormal. How does it even matter that you are an Introvert, who is not as social as others around, who is not into too much of chits-chats and tantrums, who believe in living on own terms, who are introspective, who stays out of public and spotlight, who choose to be quiet and into-self types or an Extrovert who prefers to be with people than being alone, who is full of life, who is friendly and outgoing makes you any different than normal? What’s the harm in being one like this?

When extroverts are considered as normal human beings and counted amongst happy go and part of life people, then why aren’t introverts treated as normal. Like people who are open and jolly are welcomed as a good company then why aren’t people who like to stay alone than with other people are acceptable? Why aren’t extroverts asked to change, why only introverts need to be less of an introvert and more of an extrovert?

This extroversion and introversion are just traits of human personality. Unlike extroverts, introverts are sometimes unfairly pegged as weird, odd, and strange. According to researches, it’s being studied that extroversion and introversion is one of the most strongly hereditary transferred. And I completely belong to the introvert’s community. Every trait of being an introvert is diversely rooted in my system. You’ll see a huge difference in both but that doesn’t make anyone more or less of a normal being.

Knowing Yourself
• I prefer to be alone, but I am not lonely. Yes, I’m not. Because I enjoy spending plenty of time alone.

• I have no desire to be the center of attention in front of thousands of people. Sometimes, I do crave the spotlight, but for a while.

• I feel more energetic alone, because than I can be me and don’t need to act fake.

• I often feel lonelier in a crowd than when I’m actually alone.

• I believe in privacy and no one dares to intrude on it.

• I write my thoughts rather than speaking them to someone, who in reality doesn’t even bother.

• Oh yes, I definitely avoid small talks, and talking on the phone for hours isn’t my thing to pass the time.

• I have been told countless times that I am too intense and boring. Like I said, this stems from the dislikes of small talks. If it were up to me, I would have banished mindless chits-chats and philosophical discussion would be the norm.
I’d much rather sit down with someone and discuss the meaning of life or at very least exchange some real honest thoughts. Believe it or not, meaningful interactions are the introvert’s antidote to social burnouts.

• I don’t believe in parties. I am no party animals or geek. When some invites come flying in my footsteps, which includes meeting with people and making new friends – My stand is NO. Yes, I do go to parties in once a while, with people I am close to.
Alert: No intention of making new friends.

• Well, another trait I have been observing for a while in my personality is that I shut down after too much socializing. It’s more like an introvert hangover scenario. I drain too fast. I relish being alone. Though I visit the world of people, solitude and inner world will always be my home.

• I live in my head. People often complain, even people I am close to – you are so much into yourself, get out of your head, come back to earth. Well, how do I explain to them that my inner world is almost as alive and vivid as the outer one? So, I just ignore their concerns and continue living in my inner line.

• I am always accused of zoning out i.e. escape.
The perfect advantage of being an introvert sometimes is that you can distant yourself from the Chaotic world.

Some may be extroverts, some may be introverts and some might fall in between, owning characteristics of both. Whatever category you fall into just know that you should accept it and love it. Because in the end, you are a human being with different personalities.

Don’t be sorry for yourself, this will only make you feel more weak and weak. I am not sorry for who I am even if it costs me playing the role of an abnormal human for a while. But it’s worth the time for people to know that in actual I am normal like others too.

So being an Introvert is OK, no big deal. It’s the most natural part of being who you are. Be proud of who you are and own your personality like a Prince/Queen. There is no need to change or alter your personality. Your personality is the most wonderful part of who you are.

Love it, embrace it, and feel proud of it.

Love yourself because you are beautiful in all ways.

P.S. – Before tapping back on your display screen, come let’s discuss and know more about each other’s experiences of being an intro. or an extro. in the comments below. Let’s share our side of stories and know more about others.

MAHAVEER JAYANTI

DATED: 17th April 2019

Being born in a Jain family is a privilege for people like me who are not strong believers of God. Over the years I have seen my family and others worshipping God, Mahavira. As of what I’ve heard from my grandmother in my childhood were stories, events, facts, myths, and summaries of our ancient history of Jainism. My family has always chosen the path which leads them to the right of being a Jain in proper terms. And here I was struggling to arrive at any type of conclusion of what the history holds in actual. Growing up, I learned about the beliefs and devotion of our people towards Jainism. To understand what Jainism actually is and to know about its concept, I made every possible step to obtain the knowledge required to draw a conclusion, in order to end the doubts inside me. Here is what I learned and heard about Jainism and our the twenty-fourth Tirthankara (ford-maker) who revived Jainism.

About Jainism

Jainism traditionally known as Jain Dharma is an ancient, non-theistic, Indian religion, founded by Jina Mahavira in the 5th century BCE. Followers of Jainism are called “Jains”, a word derived from the Sanskrit word Jina (victor) and suggesting the path of victory in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths through an ethical and spiritual life. Jains trace their history through a succession of 24 victorious saviors and teachers known as Tirthankaras, with the first being Rishabhanatha, who according to Jain tradition lived millions of years ago, and twenty-fourth being the Mahavira around 500 BCE. We believe that Jainism is an eternal dharma with the Tirthankaras guiding every cycle of the Jain cosmology.

History of MAHAVEER JAYANTI

It’s believed that Mahavira was born in a royal kshatriya family in present-day Bihar, India. He abandoned all worldly possessions at the age of 30 and left home in pursuit of spiritual awakening, becoming an ascetic. He undertook severe fasts and bodily mortifications, meditated under the Ashoka tree, and discarded his clothes.
According to the Swetambara sect, the mother was believed to have seen 14 auspicious dreams. (According to Digambara sect it was 16 dreams). Astrologers interpreted these dreams and predicted that the child would be either an emperor or a Tirthankara. For over a decade, he was an ascetic, wandering about, begging for food, and wearing little. Then he found enlightenment, became a Tirthankara, and taught for 30 years before his death.
Mahavira practiced intense meditation and severe austerities for 12 years, after which he is believed to have attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience). After attaining Kevala Jnana, Mahavira taught that observance of the vows of ahimsa (non-violence), Satya(truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (chastity) & aparigraha (non-attachment) is necessary for spiritual liberation. He preached for 30 years and is believed by Jains to have attained moksha in the 6th century BC. Mahavira attained nirvana (death) at the age of 72, and his body was cremated.….Jainism and Mahavira https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavira

Why Mahaveer Jayanti Is celebrated?

LORD Mahavira was the last Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavira Jayanti is one of the most known festivals of Jain. This is known by other religions all over the world. It is declared as a govt holiday in India.

Jain celebrate this occasion with very happiness and excitement. This was the day when Tirthnakar Mahavir was born. The celebration includes the following functions:

Puja ritual in Jain temple.
Chariot Festival (Rath Yatra) with Ahimsa rallies.
Mahamastakabhishek.
Arti Bhakti and performance/discussion related to the life of LORD Mahavira.

Mahaveer Jayanti is listest as the most important religious holiday in Jain calenders. Every year in late March or early April, The Jains celebrates the birth of Mahavira, a contemporary of the Buddha, and the 24th and the last Tirthankara (great sages). Mahaveer Jayanti is the festival marked with prayers and fasting.

Motive behind celebrating Mahaveer Jayanti

We celebrate Mahaveer Jayanti to embrace and recall his teaching of non-violence(ahimsa) and live-and-let-live( jio aur jine do) which is quite relevant in today’s time.

When Bhagwan Mahaveer was born, he already has 3 /5 kalyananak.

Ma trishla dreamt 14 auspicious dreams which more or less confirmed the birth of 24th Tirthankara. Bhagwan Mahaveer self-contemplated and all during his adolescence gained extreme control over his mind. His preaching gives us our basis for existence.

Wishing everyone Happy Mahaveer Jayanti in advance as it’s 16 days to go for the most auspicious day to arrive.

And at the end, I would like you all to follow the path of non-violence and non-stealing irrespective of your religion. Because it’s the path of humanity and kindness and this Is what our country needs.

OLD SOUL

So, here we go.
I have been rambling around the idea of starting a blog for almost a year now, but some kind of hindrance has always held me back. The need for the right direction and purpose can so often be a hurdle to any kind of activity and movement. I was always in search of finding a purpose, something specific, something important and interesting, as a matter of fact, I never had one.

Finally after much effort of shrugging off the burden of personal expectations and certain boundaries I made my mind step into a whole new territory of the internet – the last resort for writers (like me), dazed in the vicious circle of life, who have nothing but words in form of everything. Finding myself a decent corner over the internet overwhelmed me. I think it’s a sense of Atelophobhia: fear of imperfection, which kept me sidelined for such a long time. I have always feared the feeling of not being good enough for something for specific reasons, but it’s only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness we will the infinite power of our light.
Anyways, making up for the Lost times, here I come free from all the phobia and flipped them on fear. I’ll now be putting efforts to live as an example to myself – a case of women with PEN. Doing things which precisely scare me (like this).
In an attempt to explore my inner self, I will also be publishing my personal stories and experiences, short poems, and tales and making you rethink what you truly are at the end of the day.
That’s it for now, until next time.

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