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Happy Monday!
| Mon, 08-04-2008 - 7:08am |
Hello and good morning to all - Happy Monday!!
Tell us - how was your weekend?
Did you go on a date? Do something special for yourself? Have fun with your kids? What was good about it?

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I took this awhile back when Pac~Sun posted a link. I still have my profile saved in my favorites but the links on the page weren't that great--I think this is the site I used--http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
It said I am a INFJ--So me it's crazy--the whole "They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world. On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates."" is spot on--I couldn't have said it better myself!
April
Introverted iNtuiting Feeling Judgingby Marina Margaret Heiss
INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn.
INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world. On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood -- particularly by those who have little experience with this rare type.
Due in part to the unique perspective produced by this alternation between detachment and involvement in the lives of the people around them, INFJs may well have the clearest insights of all the types into the motivations of others, for good and for evil. The most important contributing factor to this uncanny gift, however, are the empathic abilities often found in Fs, which seem to be especially heightened in the INFJ type (possibly by the dominance of the introverted N function).
This empathy can serve as a classic example of the two-edged nature of certain INFJ talents, as it can be strong enough to cause discomfort or pain in negative or stressful situations. More explicit inner conflicts are also not uncommon in INFJs; it is possible to speculate that the causes for some of these may lie in the specific combinations of preferences which define this complex type. For instance, there can sometimes be a "tug-of-war" between NF vision and idealism and the J practicality that urges compromise for the sake of achieving the highest priority goals. And the I and J combination, while perhaps enhancing self-awareness, may make it difficult for INFJs to articulate their deepest and most convoluted feelings.
Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills. Since in addition they often possess a strong personal charisma, INFJs are generally well-suited to the "inspirational" professions such as teaching (especially in higher education) and religious leadership. Psychology and counseling are other obvious choices, but overall, INFJs can be exceptionally difficult to pigeonhole by their career paths. Perhaps the best example of this occurs in the technical fields. Many INFJs perceive themselves at a disadvantage when dealing with the mystique and formality of "hard logic", and in academic terms this may cause a tendency to gravitate towards the liberal arts rather than the sciences. However, the significant minority of INFJs who do pursue studies and careers in the latter areas tend to be as successful as their T counterparts, as it is *iNtuition* -- the dominant function for the INFJ type -- which governs the ability to understand abstract theory and implement it creatively.
In their own way, INFJs are just as much "systems builders" as are INTJs; the difference lies in that most INFJ "systems" are founded on human beings and human values, rather than information and technology. Their systems may for these reasons be conceptually "blurrier" than analogous NT ones, harder to measure in strict numerical terms, and easier to take for granted -- yet it is these same underlying reasons which make the resulting contributions to society so vital and profound.
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April
I'm sorry about your friend.
Heehee, darling we are ALL works in progress, lol.
Thankfully, both of their children are grown.
Hi Mark-
It is nice that you were able to see CNDG. I know about your connection and how you have not experiencing that yet with anyone else, so you desire to stay connected. And CW has some trust issues, so the situation could get bad if you 1) try to keep your friendship/talking with/visits with CNDG secret from CW or 2) you inform CW that you still stay connected with CNDG without consideration of her feelings. I only mean consideration...which of course does not mean co dependance or catering to her insecurities. But an acceptance that her feelings are her reality until she get strong enough to see the difference.
I feel that if I was in her shoes,
Thanks for your perspective on CW.
The sunglasses are so funny....kind of Elton John style..LOL!! Your DS has your sense of adventure which is awesome. You guys all have so much fun, you live life and that is priceless.
My watermelon eating talent... yeah... see CW's response when I told her about that...
"We'd better get together before the effect wears off!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630165707.htm
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. ~Japanese Proverb
"We'd better get together before the effect wears off!
LOL!!! Who would have known???? So....how did you feel after all that watermelon hehe!!!
Now I'm dying remembering that just yesterday I was at the market and some guy behind me had six whole watermelons in his shopping cart.
I always heard that the MB was the truest test of your personality, and that it would not change through your life.
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