Tiltyred
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I'm interested in why some people operate in a function that is opposite or nearly opposite for lengthy periods of time. I have done so, and I am extremely curious as to how it all happened.
It could be shadows, baggage etc. In my case it does seem like it was brought on my events in my life, but maybe I just have a really strong Mrs. Hyde inside.
I operated on my shadow side almost exclusively for years after a bad divorce. It will also come out when I am working 70 hour weeks and put in charge of things, being forced to extrovert and involve other people because I need them to do what needs to be done. I think as you get older and as you have more experience with using different functions because they become necessary to express for your survival, you gain facility, but it's like learning to write with your right hand if you're a lefty. Eventually you may be able to do it but it may never feel natural, and if left to your own devices, you would do things differently.
As far as projecting the shadow, I have my doubts about some of that.