Re: Hi Ann...

Posted by Laurence on July 26, 2000 at 16:19:34:

In Reply to: Hi Ann... posted by Robin on July 26, 2000 at 14:16:14:

Thanks a lot Robin for your last sentance! It summerises so much of my "ethical" choice. It is indeed a hard road for it goes full blast against our time's main tendancy, but I just could not make another choice, it's either in my soul or in my cells.

: I'm an introverted 5w4, and I'm not particularly fond of cocktail parties where I know only the host or hostess, and everyone else is a stranger. On the other hand, I can be quite an extroverted exhibitionist when I'm on the dance floor.

: Regarding the "cynicism" you mention, perhaps you were looking for another word and you are not a cynic at all. Cynicism is hardly a sign of strength, and may be a Six counterphobic attribute.

: Definition: Cynic -- a person who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness. (Readers Digest Oxford dictionary)

: From my experience, it's people who have been repeatedly injured/traumatized by the outside world who seem to shield themselves behind an adamantine armor of cynicism. Perhaps they feel that if they look at the world with a jaundiced eye and expect the worst in others, then forewarned is indeed forearmed.

: It requires no courage whatsoever to live life hiding behind a shield. But it takes an admirable amount of courage to survive hurt and yet choose to remain vulnerable and trustful -- exposing one's natural tenderness, staying emotionally connected to others, and allowing one's natural compassion to flow.

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