2) Ask them to contribute something specific. Pull out a task specifically for them that well suits their abilities and interests. Make a special request that they do this particular piece to help whole project.

3) Slow down process. Pressure and deadlines can stymie “innies” so let them work well in advance of final dates.

4) Publish and distribute agendas for meetings. This will help them gather their thoughts and be able to contribute more and more often.

5) Invite them to participate. When they are quiet in meetings or group settings, ask what they can bring to help everyone else. Help them get their thoughts onto table for discussion.

6) Relate their involvement to a cause that holds meaning for them. Get to know what they care about and seek ways to relate their activities to that which they hold dear.

7) Don’t talk over one another in group settings. Multiple agendas and activities at once create distractions and disturbances which “innies” find hard to take in. They will tune out fast with this commotion at hand.

8) Don’t back to back schedule group activities or meetings involving “innies.” Give them some time to process one thing before getting involved in another. That breather helps them stay on task.

9) Praise their contributions genuinely. This step done sincerely shows them they’ve earned your respect and will build their confidence.

10) Provide a quiet place for them to get away from work and relate inward. ‘Innies” are not type of folk you will find hanging around lunch room or copier. They need quiet to stay on task. If you can relate this quiet place to nature, even better.

The world is missing a lot when “innies” become separated from mainstream. When you take these steps to include them, you are exceptionally rewarded.

Fairy: You got it. Say that again.

Teen-Kid: I want to be like him. Not 'do' but 'be'.

Fairy: Good. Now, why do you want to be like him?

Teen-Kid: It's way he is with children, and how he respects teacher, being King and all.

Fairy: Yes, you are identifying yourself with his character. You are emulating traits you feel you have yourself. You have them in you. You can’t ‘get’ them.

Teen-Kid: Do I really become like him, when I pretend?

Fairy: Not really, but you bring out these traits in yourself. You would not see them, if you did not have them.

Teen-Kid: I have those things?

Fairy: You sure do.

Teen-Kid: You said something about a fortune?

Fairy: When you play, you express yourself perfectly. You are being you. The way it is intended is that, while you play, you sort peas, green in pot, dry in trash, until there are no dried-out peas. The green peas are you, as you were intended to be. The dried-out peas are what you have learnt, or were taught, to contrary.

Teen-Kid: All green peas. That reminds me of Cinderella.

Fairy: That's a good one. And what did she end up becoming?

Teen-Kid: She married Prince, of all people, he made her his Princess.

Fairy: You got that upside-down.

Teen-Kid: Oh, I see what you mean: She became a Princess and then got to marry Prince.

Fairy: There's your fortune.

Teen-Kid: I don't get it. You mean I have to marry a Princess?

Fairy: Stop! You're making me giggle! No!

Teen-Kid: Now, I am playing, and playing, and there's my fortune...How?

Fairy: Become a Prince. The rest will fall into place. Most of all, BE YOUR (green-pea) SELF.