Posted by Elizabeth on October 26, 2001 at 22:48:48:
In Reply to: Core Issue -> Fear posted by JP on October 26, 2001 at 20:23:43:
: As a 5, I have found that I can discuss the most esoteric theoretical concepts ad naseum and take great pleasure in it.
: However, having done this for a good number of years, I have also found that this instinctive hobby of mine does little to assist me in my growth as an individual (at least from the manner in which I'm framing "growth").
: I think true growth requires confrontation and consideration of one's problem areas; obviously for 5's intellection does not fit this bill.
: I have read that we 5's tend to live in our minds, to allow thinking to replace doing, and all I can say is this is 100% true for me.
: Supposedly, the central issue for 5's is FEAR. This is certainly the case for me. Yet I see no threads on the topic. Why? Why do we indulge our strengths rather than address our weaknesses?
>>> The central issue of Type 5 is not FEAR anymore than it is for any other type. That's terrible word choice that misses the key neurosis of type. I've argued this on the mainboard... I've argued it here. What the hell are you afraid of?