Is introvert spiritual? How does it help them on a mental and emotional level?

Rupali K
3 min readAug 27, 2023

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Introverts want and cherish their alone time to refuel.

It’s easier to be isolated than surrounded by strangers.

Introverts love genuine interaction, and that’s the reason why most of the time they either miss having a meaningful human connection or wish to escape to their homes for solitude.

Others must respect an introvert’s wanting to remain single if they aren’t looking for a relationship.

Introverts are highly attached to their family and close friends, apart from that they enjoy people’s company.

Of course! Introverts are often misunderstood as not liking people, but they prefer deep, long-lasting relationships and conversations with close friends.

They tend to have a smaller social circle, prefer one-on-one interactions, and create significant relationships with those closest to them.

Having a few hours of solitude sounds like a good time for them.

Introverts enjoy quiet afternoons to enjoy their hobbies and interests, such as reading, nature walks, or watching TV.

They may prefer spending time alone with friends or interacting with familiar people in social situations.

However, after a long day of social activity, introverts may want to retreat to a quiet place to think, reflect, and recharge.

The biggest and best thing about introverts is they are empathetic; they listen carefully and feel the situation but also, they give a response that favors the person’s emotional thinking rather than giving an uninspiring ideology.

Spirituality involves deep self-reflection, and both introverts and extroverts are capable of it.

Spirituality positively impacts mental health by enhancing self-perception, providing meaning to mental health challenges, reducing symptoms, and offering a framework for social behavior.

However, spirituality comes very naturally to introverts because of their consistent deeper connection, seclusion, and inner voice, whereas extroverts require more focus and effort.

Introverts value self-awareness and self-understanding, dedicating significant time to self-discovery.

Undoubtedly, introverts also have good intuition, often having accurate gut feelings and spotting trends to predict future events. Introverts feel things long before they can happen which makes them more aware and able to deal with and handle any kind of situation more practically.

They are calm, careful, and often found in controlled environments. They can execute plans due to their calm mind and are often found in peaceful and controlled environments of their creation.

Introverts prioritize spirituality and spiritual activities, focusing on deep connections and avoiding superficial interactions. They are more comfortable with meditative practices and connect with nature, making them more suited to spirituality.

Introverts are naturally drawn to solitude, which allows them to recharge and focus on their inner voice and inner compass.

They prioritize their inner voice and gut feelings, spending time and energy improving their instincts and internal feelings towards spirituality.

Nothing to be left on the surface! Introverts prioritize deeper connections, focusing on meaningful interactions rather than superficial ones.

They practice meditation, connect to nature, and make deeper connections, focusing on forming meaningful connections rather than worldly items.

Introverts are compassionate as they are aware of what they are doing.

This approach allows introverts to prioritize their inner voice allowing them to grow and build themselves in a more positive and growth-filled space.

Rupali K,

Mental health knowledge analyst, KRSH Welfare

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Rupali K

Empathy leads to humanity and personal growth! let’s find your inner strengths, stop pleasing others, and heal. I am with you on a healing journey!