More on INFJ - we are not bipolar

Oct 13 aft 2

http://introvertspring.com/the-worlds-rarest-personality-infj-type-decoded/
The most surprising thing about INFJs
One of the things that differentiates INFJs from other introverted types is their easy and pleasant conversation style. They are known for being great verbal communicators.
To most friends and acquaintances, the INFJ type seems very sociable and extroverted.
This can cause confusion when INFJs become overwhelmed and must withdraw from people. In truth, INFJs are just like other introverts in the sense that they are very selective with whom they consider real friends.

They like helping people (like, a lot)
“You are not here merely to prepare to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” ~Woodrow Wilson

INFJs feel it is their duty and purpose to help those in need. They are often involved with charities and NGOs. They are known for being warm altruists who genuinely care about the welfare of others.

INFJ types are decisive idealists, which means that their strong ideals are supported by determined action. Their decisiveness helps them to achieve their dreams and make a difference in the world.

INFJs are highly sensitive to the feelings of others. They take extra care to be mindful of other people’s feelings.
They will go great lengths to avoid conflict or criticism.
INFJs are also highly perceptive of inner, unconscious processes.
Reading between the lines is their specialty.


Comment from Jeff
  I went through several up and downs trying to fill my calendar, and doing everything possible to “be out there”. This left me with big highs, and big lows to apparently recover all the lost energy in retrospect. This led me the first time in therapy when a fellow student though I was bi-polar because of the highs and lows. I wasn’t.
The cycle though continued, and until I realized I was an INFJ could I be at peace with spending my time as I wish, and not be out there to go above and beyond.
I’m happier writing, watching tv & sports, enjoying music, and reading all by myself. I’m still that assumed extrovert when I’m out, but the true me is when I’m alone.

Soul
I faced that for a few years, it was such an entangling drama with local Isha.
The highs were the validations I received from others. The lows was the loss of my personal alone time to do what I want, away from limelight.

But now I am at peace. In the beginning it was difficult losing the validation of others. But I decided my happiness is worth the price of paying the loss of validation.
Now I have time for myself. I do what I want.
Funnily now that I am out of local Isha, I am also out of family responsibility. I no longer need to take charge when I don't want to.
I am now taking more time off at work to have time for my sannidhi.