Silveresque
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This is correct. (It is basically the difference between Melancholy and Supine motives).
Still, we again must be careful with the generalizations of these type behavior trait descriptions.
Another good question we could ask is why she doesn't identify with "traditions". There might be some reason why, according to her experiences. Tradition is just one general trait emanating from the temperament and/or functional need. Other things can change this, but the need remains the same, and can be evidenced in other traits. So they can still be loyal from a sense of duty, but this can be on a more individual basis, rather than let's say a large institution, like if they believe that institution's values are messed up. (Particularly of note for an ISTJ, with tertiary Fi).
In such cases, they generally believe in "create new traditions".
Also, she did cross off far more INFP traits than either of the other two.
I don't identify with tradition because it doesn't make sense to me. It's circular logic--"We support this because it's tradition (because we supported it before). We will not be open to new perspectives and ideas because this is the way it's always been. It's important to maintain these traditions." What value does tradition have? What is the point? Why do people think this is a good thing? Are you supposed to feel some sort of "communal spirit" when you participate in these traditions?
I can see if it's some fun annual event or holiday, but it wouldn't be the fact that it's tradition that would give it value. The value would be in entertainment. Event's aren't more special or fun knowing that they've been done before and are tradition.