September 2 2001 - Intuition & Insight - INFJ

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September 2 2001 - Intuition & Insight - INFJ

In developing a new circle of friends & relationships I have developed an overcautious defense mechanism & am not as open as I would like to be. It may also be a result of my personality & temperament. According to the Myers-Brigg's temperament analysis, I am an INFJ (Idealist/Counselor).

I have a need to be heard & clearly understood and have only found a very few who will take the time and energy to just listen. I also want desperately to have what I say accepted or at least validated as my reality without trying to circumvent what I am saying with YA-BUTTS. I get annoyed (P.T.S.D.) when that happens & just stop talking & withdraw. I do not like arguing or confrontation and will say "Whatever". I value Peace of Mind greatly. I am not always right in my perceptions. However, because of my highly analytical mind, often see or the best, most effective way to do things in the shortest period of time. I strive to be very efficient. I am very time conscious.

In my experience, this has often proven to be true. Relying on my own resources in many practical ways and areas, I have found, is usually the best way to do things. God has gifted me with VISION & foresight. I am able to anticipate the natural outcome of many situations through VISUALIZATION of the logical conclusion of circumstances, facts & events. I am able to process a lot of info in a remarkably short period of time enabling me to reach decisions very quickly. It's almost instinctive and usually proves to be right, but not always. I tend to get ahead of myself at times of anticipated premonitions that need more time to be correctly thought about.

Because I have relied on these & my gut feeling too much, I can be wrong, yet I have found, hardly ever. (I mentioned this in my recent version of my Testimony is was to give to the group at Regeneration.) I think it is a personality trait I got from my stepfather. He was a perfectionist and I tend to be a bit like that myself. I hate to be wrong and go overboard at times to get things right initially.