Shyness isn't always safe

    How many people are shy? I'd say most everyone has a shy side to them given the right circumstances. However, I also know that there are different levels of shyness from being shy in a room of people you've never met, all the way to being so shy that even people you do know, who barely know you at all due to you shutting everyone out of you, not ever letting anyone in. What do I think shyness is? I think its a fear, a fear of rejection, humiliation, and a lack of self confidence.  Shyness is normal in some areas, but if you don't attain a grip on it, it can get seriously out of control, and start controlling you. Once you start shutting people out be aware that when you finally need someone you may come to find that there is no one left. So try to be more outgoing if your shy, get a group of close friends that you trust, and can rely on (let them know they can rely on you as well). If you have a handle one your shyness I tip my hat off to you, and hope you know what you have.

So just remember while playing it shy, and quiet may seem safe at times, that honestly isn't always the case.