Article January 30, 1971 Issue

No Need to Be Shy

JULIE CAMPBELL TATHAM

Do you blush, blurt, babble, or become tongue-tied when a member of the opposite sex speaks to you? Do you shake, stutter, squeak, and get a sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach when asked to read a report in front of the class? Then this article is for you!

There really is no need to be shy, and as you strive to overcome shyness, you can expect as much help from God as you would if you were trying to overcome vanity. Vanity and shyness are both false traits of character that can be conquered, because they're not God-derived.

Strange as it may seem, the shy person and the vain person have much in common. Both think of themselves as being the center of attention. Whereas vanity says everyone is staring at you because you're so cool, shyness says everyone is staring at you because you're so awkward. The first step in overcoming shyness is overcoming the egotism that makes you think people are staring at you.

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