High Intensity or Low Intensity
I find it ironic that people of the world fall into one or the other, and yet black and white thinking is frowned upon.
My family and friends call me high intensity and high maintenance. I am fiercely loyal to my friends. I detest small talk. In friendships I do the deep dive, let them see my vulnerable side. Otherwise what’s the point? But I let the vulnerability and my past unfold in its own time.
“A person with an intense personality may experience a wider range of emotions more vividly than others, including both positive and negative emotions. They may also have big opinions, beliefs, and facial expressions, and may react strongly to people, places, and things. When they’re feeling good, they may seem larger than life, but when they’re not, they may come across as melodramatic or attention-seeking.
People with intense personalities may also have heightened sensory systems, making them more sensitive to their surroundings. They may appreciate sensual pleasures like music, art, and language, but may also have intense reactions to sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touches. This may make them feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable with too much sensory input. For example, they may be sensitive to loud noises, strong smells, or clothing tags.
People who feel intensely might be labeled as highly sensitive, gifted, or having a mental illness. With little awareness, many emotionally intense adults confess to having felt lonely and misunderstood. Signs of being an emotionally intense person include having a grave concern for the wider world.” – Google
All the greats are highly intense – Mozart, Beethoven, Van Gogh (Did you know Starry Night was painted in a mental asylum?), Wagner, Rachmaninov, and many others. I am in good company.
Like I said, I am not the next Chopin nor the next Beethoven, but I am the first Wimbo and better grab you some shades because my future is bright!
(In Swahili, Wimbo means song!)
Extroverts unite!!!
Tally-ho!
The Neurodivergent Musician 