Exploiting My Labels

"If I don't poke my head out of my shell and show people who I am, all anyone will ever think I am is my shell." - Shonda Rhimes

I am an observer of people.

I am an engager of people.

I am fulfilled by people.

And I have social anxiety.

I don't suffer from social anxiety.

I channel it.

I challenge it.

I exploit it.

When my face blushes, I welcome you into my visible emotion.

When my hands tremble, I use them to express myself in conversation.

When my heart races, I focus my attention on the awe-someness of your face, your words, and your presence.

I have social anxiety, but...

I am an exploiter of my own labels, so...

I observe people.

I engage people.

And I let my heart be filled by people.

#exploityourlabels