ladypinkington
Rubber Nipple Salesperson
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- INFJ
I would very much like to understand what an ENFJ's experiences in this case.
How many people really have the strength to reflect on what's really going on with them, and who they really are, without trying to disturb, guide, or control that process? *shrug*
It can be a scary process. I imagine all human beings need control of something, especially when it involves their inner lives. A life that travels with you at all times, and one that you cannot escape from. If it's in turmoil, there isn't any rest.
How many people really have the strength to reflect on what's really going on with them, and who they really are, without trying to disturb, guide, or control that process? *shrug*
That's what I thought about this question...it made it difficult to answer because it kind of implied that others are less afraid to reflect or something.
It takes a real Serious Business son of a gun, let me tell you.How many people really have the strength to reflect on what's really going on with them, and who they really are, without trying to disturb, guide, or control that process? *shrug*
I asked this question because of an ENFJ saying to me that they are afraid to reflect and gave me the impression that that was common for their type. I have heard about avoiding "dark thoughts" and was just curious what that looked like for ENFJ's-especially since ENFJ's that I have met are so incredibly positive and idealistic- I was curious to see what they considered as dark thoughts and how they experience reflection.
I didn't mean to make it sound like ENFJ's are alone in this.
*always prevails* You're welcome.I brood constantly and must be prevailed upon by outside sources.
why is reflection a negative thing- can't reflection be a sort of way to stop and smell the roses in retrospect kind of thing. Like looking back at a movie scene and studying it in a freeze frame.
Where is the objective viewing of the art of our lifes and who we are- just learning?
I only say this because I am often under the impression that reflection seems to be a bad thing- a scary thing.
I would very much like to understand what an ENFJ's experiences in this case.
why is reflection a negative thing- can't reflection be a sort of way to stop and smell the roses in retrospect kind of thing. Like looking back at a movie scene and studying it in a freeze frame.
Where is the objective viewing of the art of our lifes and who we are- just learning?
I only say this because I am often under the impression that reflection seems to be a bad thing- a scary thing.