I very much agree with OP thoughts on this. VERY MUCH! Infact, Ne as an auxillary function seeks to do this. INFP's seem to be here to reflect humanity back to itself, through some creative, artistic perspective that connects with others on a very personal level.
FTR, I consider myself an XNFP. (I need to change my profile info, someday, when not lazy.) I notice that in myself I feel very, very high when I can take something, especially something random and seemingly unimportant, and spin it in a way that gives it a whole new meaning. In a way that helps other people see the meaning. Something they didn't see before because their perspective was different. In a nutshell, I like to reveal (not create- its already there) meaning behind something, but my real skill or talent is the ability to see the meaning or magnificence in the first place (fi), consider all the ways it can be uniquely transformed and connected in the external world (ne), decide which of these ways is historically well received (si), and then make it happen (te).
I've noticed (and this could just be my experience) that INFP's typically enjoy taking something already in existance and re-creating it with meaning instead of creating from scratch.
Artistic pursuits I've tried -
Comic strips (ideas from external events that i twist and change to be satirical and funny)
Videos I've put together with certain pictures and music to change object into something meaningful.
Photography (especially 'majic hour" when the lighting entirely transforms something)
I LOVE new versions of music. Acoustic, remixed, etc.. Lately I've been into orchestra and string versions of classic rock.
Buying old furniture from discount thrift stores (for $5 bucks) and sanding, painting, or decorating it to look like something out of Soho or Pier 1 (for $300.00!) =)
However,
I wan't to add that I am not convinced ALL INFP's are the same.
Good info on INFP careers:
"Those of the INFP personality type, similar to their INTP counterparts, sometimes encounter difficulty discovering long-term satisfaction in their careers, majors, and jobs. INFP college students may experience similar difficulties in identifying a major which fits their skills, interests, and abilities.
One factor in the INFP’s difficulty identifying a suitable career path is the ebb and flow of their interests. Like INTPs, they may quickly grow restless and impatient when performing the same job or studying the same subject for a sustained period of time. This may be less common among INFJs and INTJs, who tend to do better with follow-through and project completion.
On the Strong / Holland inventory, INFPs often exhibit “Artistic†and “Social†interests. Those interested in the “arts†may be drawn to music, theater / drama, visual arts, healing arts, graphic design, interior design, and the like. Others may opt to study creative writing, poetry, or literature, perhaps even at the graduate level. If combined with “Realistic†interests, those of the INFP personality type may choose to study landscape or traditional architecture, archeology, sculpting, software design, or environmental science.
INFPs possessing “Social†interests will often gravitate toward healthcare / medical professions, counseling, ministry, psychology, journalism, or potentially teaching. Since they tend to be more perceptive than directive, INFPs typically do better in one-to-one interaction than teaching large groups. If they do opt to teach, they will usually enjoy the role of facilitator rather than lecturer, believing in the value of organic and experiential learning.
Those possessing both “Social†and “Realistic†interests, may choose to study nursing, physical or occupational therapy, or holistic health careers such as massage, yoga instruction, acupuncture, chiropractic, etc. INFPs make the best “healers†of all types, using their extraordinary perceptiveness, intuition, and feeling to improve the health and well-being of others.
INFPs with a mild feeling preference may also select “Investigative†jobs and careers. They may enjoy majors and occupations in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology, as well as health or biological sciences. Investigative INFPs may also display interests in journalism, non-fiction writing, and other careers in research or scholarship. Many of the top scholars in the humanities are likely of this personality type.
Though less common, some INFPs may exhibit “Enterprising†interests. If endowed with sufficient extraversion, attention to detail, and the ability to follow-through, these types can do quite well with entrepreneurial endeavors. Entrepreneurship grants them the autonomy and freedom they desperately desire, unfettered by the strictures of organizational life. For INFPs who do opt to start their own business, many will select the non-profit route. Though typically not as lucrative, nonprofit careers allow them to work toward something that accords with their values and allows them to make a difference.
The following lists exemplify the types of jobs, vocations, occupations, majors, or careers that may be well-suited for the Myers Briggs INFP personality type:
Realistic:
Computer science, software design, programming, systems analyst
Landscape architecture
Architect
Engineer (although often preferred by judging types)
Archeology, archeologist
Veterinarian
Medical assistant, laboratory technician
Forestry, parks, recreation; park ranger
Environmental scientist, geology
Investigative:
Biology, neuroscience
Researcher, research assistant, scholar
Social sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, geography, history)
Librarian, library sciences
Investigative journalist, reporter, editor
Physician, doctor of medicine, psychiatry, pathology, internal medicine, ophthalmology
Philosopher, theology, theologian, linguist
Critic, art, film
Humanities, philosophy, critical theory
Public health, health sciences
Physician, doctor: neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine, etc.
Artistic:
Dance
Actor
Musician
Interior design
Graphic / website design
Creative media producer
Painter, sculptor
Photography, photographer
Poet, creative writer, playwright, dramatist, screen writer
Social:
College professor
Life coach
Translator
Physical, occupational, respiratory therapist; optometrist
Audiology, optometry
Massage therapist, yoga instructor, acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy
Nurse, nurse practitioner
Mediator, diplomat, peace studies
Minister, pastor, rabbi, priest, monk, nun
Psychologist (clinical or counseling), psychiatrist
Counselor, social worker
Dietician, nutritionist
Teacher, English, drama, art, music, foreign language
Human resources
Speech language pathologist
Enterprising:
Entrepreneur, nonprofit
Marketing, advertising
Consultant, educational"
this is my opinion. Discuss.
