Personality change after practicing Buddhism...

pain

I feel like I became more of an introvert. I don't really feel like talking much these days.

I don't feel like going out to places where there's a lot of people. I much prefer silence and my private space now days.

I don't feel the need to go out and meet new people or try to maintain my friendship with people. I guess I have more of a 'whatever happens, happens' attitude.

Anyone else go through such changes? or is it just me?

I hope I'm not becoming anti-social or anything.

Cloud

It's not being anti-social, it's just having that craving for social interaction less. You've found a refuge within your own mind, don't worry. It's all part of the process.

pain

Did it happen to you also cloud?

Cloud

You could say that. I'm not anti-social, I just don't feel the "need" to be social to find happiness... there's contentment in solitude, when there's nothing else that needs doing. Craving runs our lives, and when our craving lessens we find ourselves doing more of what's needed rather what's wanted.

vixthenomad

I've always enjoyed solitude, so it wasn't a drastic change for me - but yes, I have found that I am less bothered about the social world 'out there'. It's not that I don't want other people around - more that I am not concerned with the activity known as 'making friends'.

lamaramadingdong

My wife has told me that I have been much more patient, slower to judge and just easier to be around since I began to practice Zazen and studying Buddhism.
I have found that things that used to upset me are no longer having the same effect on me. I am aware that I am "watching myself" in situations and recognizing where I used to get hooked. I have always enjoyed time alone and seek it out each and every day.

dreamweapon

It's strange, my practice has helped me feel more connected to other people and I have in turn become more open to meeting others. So I would have to say that I'm the complete opposite from those posting above me.

Zenshin

Well I've given up my video game addiction, it just doesn't seem to sustain my interest any more. My GF says I'm a lot calmer, though I'm not a picture of serenity by any means. I can also catch myself some of the time when I get caught up in some of my unskillful thoughts and let go of them.

prettyhowtown

My heart has opened.

I was really closed off, before.

GuyC

Hi All,

Seclusion has value. Good friendship has value. There's a time and a place for hanging around like-minded people and there's a time and a place for just getting to know yourself. A wise person discerns when it is time for which.

Metta,

Guy

Epicurus

I crave less socialization too.