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Introverts Not Meant to Live the Cookie-Cutter Life?

By Brenda Knowles|2015-10-21T14:33:49-05:00September 6th, 2013|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: Extraversion and introversion, extrovert culture, introverts and society, overwhelmed, societal expectations, suburban living|

The latest school newsletter says 1600 new homes are expected to be built in our district over the next four years. I can picture them all now with their neutral exteriors, 1/4 acre lots and deckless backsides. Builders plow trees and pastures under daily as new subdivisions unnaturally claim the natural space. There are 30 kids [...]

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