You’ve got me thinking now, Floyd…I’d like to see a study on how contentment relates to humility. There may be a strong connection there that I’ve not considered before. I’m with you that humility is the top virtue. Jesus embodied it the best!

It sounds like you’re quite comfortable being an introvert. That’s always refreshing to hear. I am, too, for the most part, but there are occasions where I wish I had that extrovert energy when life gets real busy.

I liked the phrase “quiet energy” too. 🙂 Makes us sound more powerful than we sometimes feel. ha.

You know I believe it’s the most important trait a person can have. It is the beautiful trait.

I think most of us want what we don’t have or at least what others have that looks like it comes to them easily. I’ve fought my whole life to be like that…

I usually lose!?

Yes, it’s nice to recategorize what we often consider deficits as assets instead. 🙂 It’s easy to compare ourselves to others who socialize so easily, but we bring our own gifts to the party, even though they may be quieter ones. Thanks for sharing, Valerie.

I’m with you, Bethany. I have a hard time seeing introversion as something to celebrate, so this list was good for me to see. We all need affirmation from time to time that we’re normal after all. 🙂

Ooh, yes it would be hard to be an introvert in a new city. 🙁 Thankfully I’ve lived basically in the same area for years so I don’t have to push too hard to make new friends because I have plenty of old friends here. But when I switched churches a few years back, I felt like I had moved to a new city. I loved the new church but it was more challenging to create new relationships, especially now that my kids are grown and out of the house. Sometimes kids make it easier. Blessings to you, Betty, as you make new friends!