Shyness is NOT "ultimately a symptom of you being uncomfortable with who you are." What an offensive statement to make!

Sure, shyness is easily surmountable--just start talking. It's like jumping off the high dive 'cause everyone behind you's already started climbing the ladder.

Awkwardness, however, is not so easily dispatched. So shyness has its uses and I'm perfectly comfortable resorting to it when necessary.