I used to be really shy with trust issues.. If I’m to be brutally honest I still am at times BUT doing a lot of psychedelics, though especially MDMA, have given

I used to be really shy with trust issues.. If I’m to be brutally honest I still am at times BUT doing a lot of psychedelics, though especially MDMA, have given me some insight into social behaviour which I do act upon with success. I feel confident to chat up anyone and handle people. Public speaking is no big deal, either. People want to feel good. Really, don’t underestimate this. You’ll go a long, long way in this world if you can bring pleasure or happiness to the people around you. Now, I’m not suggesting for you or anyone to be an entertainer or a constant joker, or to work hard at making people happy (but also though.. why not?) but it’s important to keep it in mind when interacting with anyone that they feel pain, are mortal, have fears, their heart is beating just like yours. It’s not all about you. They don’t notice, or even care, about every little mistake or misstep. They are too busy avoiding pain and and trying to do what’s right or best in any given moment, or trying to get what they want. Being shy around people is honestly an extra burden on them and is unfair when you think about it. It may be easy to see this behaviour as selfish but consider their alternative to avoiding pain and trying to do what’s best.. it’s kind of a bum deal. Just relax, learn to trust people with your ideas and they will appreciate the invite, even if it’s not always accepted. You’re not being watched.