Re: forget the integration theory for now

Posted by me on August 02, 2000 at 22:13:26:

In Reply to: forget the integration theory for now posted by Dave on August 02, 2000 at 19:42:22:

Hi Dave- yes, it does sound a bit more like me, definitely about being comfortable to go out into the world and interact and participate and observe while in the world.. I once described it as feeling finally able to "think on my feet" and doing so continuously gives me more and more confidence..

However, there just are some things that scream 9.. but, I suppose each little thing could in some way really be the aspect of a 5 or an 8 or whatnot.. I do recognise that the ideas most people have about each of the types is a very narrow version, average health level, etc etc and a healthy person would appear completey differen from someone of the same type, but unhealthy..

Thanks for you insight.

I also had another thought.. people tend to associate 9s with indecision.. not necessarily the inability to pick something, but with seeing the merits of all sides, etc..
At this time in my life, this has become my biggest problem.. as Im 19, going to be a college freshman, and I cant decide what I want to do with my life! For a long time I figured I wanted to major in engineering, but then I slowly decided I liked more abstract, and so am a physics major.. but all last year, I was even questioning that.. I like the "philosophy of physics" more than the rote mathematics behind it- Im more interested in the abstract theories and their implications-not the equations to prove them. Is this a 5 trait?
Also, I feel somewhat frightened by the idea of choosing just one major/career path and closing out all other possibilites... I have too many intellectual interests! I love philosophy, I also have very strong writing skills... Id also love to do something in psychology, different parts of history, literature, and the good old physics (my true love) comes into play.. at this point in my life, Im planning on getting my degree in physics, but not to do research in an isolated lab, rather, I want to teach with it, likely high school, and show other kids why its so great to have the understanding physics brings.. yadda yadda.. but when I think about commiting my life to that, even though I will passionately do so, I still get a shiver down my spine about whether or not Im shutting off other potentials in me.. (whatll become of my love of analytical writing? of philosopy? psych? history? literature?)

When I really think about it, its torture!

Is this a 5 thing? and aside from that, any fellow 5s have similar feelings/ and or advice on their own experiences with said feelings???

Thanks again!

: Hi me!

: It's probably better to get into the depth of what you percieve your type to be, rather look to see if you've moved to a different point. I sense that you assume that by 5 moving to 8 they become more bossy and dictatorial. Not at all. That's taking on the traits of the connecting point at an average or below level.

: 5 going to 8 means that they move out into the world and use their knowledge and vast abilities to observe, think, and be objectively perceptive. It means that they move from being a passive recipient of life's experiences into a participant. It means that they have found confidence in their personal,emotional, and interpersonal boundaries so they aren't overwhelmed by the world and others.

: Does this sound more like you now?

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: Dave

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• Does it really matter if it's a 5 thing or not? Dave 06:16:44 08/03/00 (0)
• Math perhaps, if you like theory? Becky 02:24:10 08/03/00 (1)
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