Clearmind, what a great insightful post. Accepting introversion was key for me, too. Yesterday someone asked me if I would be going to NOLA for Mardi Gras this year. I said no immediately, and realized a few years ago I would have felt somehow guilty for not going, but really, picking my vacation, I'd much rather be with just a few close friends on a quiet beach! There's nothing wrong with introversion. The Susan Cain TED talk about introversion is a good thing to watch if you're ever feeling bad about being one!