Why was I born so intense?

A question I hear a lot from people, second-guessing themselves and not trusting their gut. And I can relate, have been there, surely will be there again.

Most recently someone from my wider Facebookland circles posted this question. I don’t even know what her situation is but I already know her reaction is appropriate. It’s just that we’re steeped in a society that’s out of balance.

I commented:

The real question is why does society succeed in getting so many people to dumb themselves down and check out emotionally. You sound like you are reacting appropriately to the intensity of the actual situation.

(If the above helps, please feel free to take it as applying to you as well, whatever you’re navigating!)