Posted by Flower Pagan (68.35.113.192) on January 29, 2003 at 13:00:46:
In Reply to: Re: This MBTI thing has over looked me and left me out! posted by P (64.156.238.225) on January 28, 2003 at 19:50:22:
> > FP: Remember, there is no reality, just perceptions.
> ***The assesment and judgements of perceptions based on consistency and averages base a concept and finally a definition of reality and normalicy.
If you have a problem with the statement "Remember, there is no reality, just perceptions", then I suggest you take it up with Dr. Phil at the link below. I choose not to debate the statement of a man who is more than willing to explain to you what he meant by those words and will do a much better job at it then I ever can.
> I have grown to realized what is normal for you, may not be normal for me. Melancholia is normal for Fours, but it is not normal for Sevens, do you see what I mean?
> I would rather go to the science museum or a musical play, but I know that is not normal.
> ***First you say their is no normal, then you say you know what normal is. Which one is your belief?
I believe almost anything is possible in this world of diversity. I am not that picky with petty things, though many people appear to be more rigid about it, then I am. I do have my moments when I am at my stress point of 6. LOL What is normal is a matter of perception as far as I am concerned. I believe both are valid perceptions that people have. I could get around a group of eccentric, creative and philosophical people and they would probably tell me there no such thing is normal and their perception is valid, just as the fundementalists of any group will be more than happy to tell you their perception of what is normal and would reject you if you don't fit in their perception of what is normal, which is also valid. In the social sciences, normal is the norms of society, but that changes with location, culture, religion, socioeconomics, pop cultures, etc. What is normal in the custom of Jews is not normal among Christian customs or Hindu cultures, etc. This world has too many cultures and diversity for me to take a black and white approach to the word "normal".
It isn't worth getting all worked up over as far as I am concerned. P, if you are looking for someone to have name calling "flame wars" style of debates with, I am not interested. When I was in high school, I could not understand why people like to crack jokes or play the dozen (whatever you call it), but I call it ridiculing each other and each othes families, especially the "your mama..." jokes and perhaps, instigating fights. I didn't understand that type of urban humor, even though at first, in the 9th grade I went alone with it because I wanted to make an effort to fit in and be their friend to keep the peace. I am an adult now, so I don't feel like I have to go alone with it if I don't want to, so I won't because it is unproductive chaos for me. Hey, if you enjoy calling me names and that makes you feel good, go right ahead, knock yourself out. I am not going to change who I am just for you to like me. I accept that you are just being yourself.