Dear Group:
I wish everyone a good Martin Luther King Day!
We had an interesting concept come up in yesterday's coffee hour: the idea that many of us are introverts, so that may be a challenge for us.
I imagine that, if some of us want to become influencers and post videos, or maybe even engage in public speaking events, that may also be an issue.
I would like to offer a thought, in case it is helpful.
Back in high school, some people were surprised that I used to act in middle school. They thought that I was too shy and quiet to perform on stage.
What they did not realize was that acting on stage felt, paradoxically, like one of the most private things I ever did - because I felt like I was not exposing myself. I was playing a role, acting as a character.
So, I wonder if that might help us if we want to do presentations or engage in public speaking?
What if we were to play a role, present a character, instead of exposing ourselves?
Having said that - I wonder if some people might want to rebel against what I am saying - and make an effort to be as authentic and themselves as much as possible!
Thank you very much for your time and attention.