What we’re about
Sydney Introverts was founded on the core belief that introversion is not a flaw or a symptom of one, but an entirely valid way and even beautiful way of being. Exploring what introversion means, how it affects us, & how it enables is augmented by just getting out and meeting like minds in exploring things on a different level to the typical extroverted social events we all know & enjoy. Members can also meet to discuss and exchange ideas on topics of interest, as well as learning from each other on how to navigate the world with their introverted personality.
Introversion does not mean shy or socially challenged in the same way that extroversion does not mean you can't introspect. Some introverts have some problems, but the vast majority of us do not, & are just fine. A commonly accepted idea within the group is that introversion means that the real world for you is in your head. You take in the outside world & you process the information you take in. Especially when the external world disagrees with your internal models, or when taking a lot in, it takes energy and time to assimilate it meaning that you need time alone. In effect, your extroverted encounters are like disconnecting from the mains & running on batteries for a while, it can drain you. Few are 100% introverted or 100% extroverted. We're more complex as human beings than that. So introversion & extroversion are more styles of relating to the world that we lead with as a preference.
The aim of the group is to build a community of people who can enjoy each other in their own right, without needing to live up to the expectations of the world which is, pretty much by definition, one big extroversion meetup. Please be as active as you can be while still being comfortable remembering that everyone has joined the group for the same reason: to connect with other people that identify as being introverted. I also urge you to join the Sydney Introverts facebook group for the online social media experience: facebook
By RSVPing to any event you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Sydney Introverts which you can view in the welcome email sent after I approve your request to join. Please note there is a $5 per annum joining fee payable within 24 hours of joining (to cover website costs).