I am an ISTJ on the MBTI test. I am an introvert. I have very few friends. I watch lots of movies, read lots of books, and listen to loads of music. Libraries and movie theaters were my favorite hunting grounds once upon a time.
Being an introvert enables me to watch the world objectively and without attachment. I notice how the world moves, how people react and behave, what are people’s needs and motivations, and also how the emotions of love, greed, anger, lust, goodness, etc., play out. I see lowly people stand tall and sophisticated people exhibit mediocrity.
I enjoy life contemplating the various mysteries of life. Introverts tend to believe that we can control only a small and insignificant part of our lives and that we don’t have any control over our lives and the world. This leads to the freeing up of ego and enables the introvert to enjoy life as it comes. The extrovert with an unshakable conviction in action and control goes through life with an incurable delirium and loses himself in euphoria or depression. The avowed detachment of an introvert helps him to enjoy life despite its vagaries. The introvert strives to benefit from what is within his reach and to corral himself from things beyond his power.
Introverts are not necessarily devoid of action, passion, or pursuit. They find their true interests and vigorously pursue them. Unlike an extrovert who is of a superficial predilection, the introvert deep dives into his objects of joy. I know introverts who have a deep engagement with such variegated things as philately, gardening, walking, travelling, etc. The notable aspects of these hobbies are that these are solo activities, which are suitable for an introvert’s enjoyment.
In summary, introverts enjoy life with their standout philosophy of life and with the activities and hobbies that suit their temperament.
