What this pandemic could teach us; Why I see self-isolation as a positive thing
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Amidst all the negative news around, I thought I would share what I believe to be the positive side of this pandemic. Social-distancing and self-isolation forces us to stay home; if we choose to, we could use this fruitful time to make our world beautiful and focus once again on the things that really matter. There's hope, even in these dark times.
I'm not sure if you are still checking these comments, but what you shared is exactly what I needed. As an ENFJ, I feel like I have completely lost my sense of self in pursuit of "success." One day I woke up and I couldn't figure out why I was so unhappy even though I have everything that I wanted. This pandemic has threw me completely out of whack and made me question everything about who I am. I have lost myself chasing goals that others deemed to be successful. The self questioning started a domino effect of systematically dismantling everything that I stood for. Although it's been rough, it's also the most liberating feeling I've ever had and I feel more alive than ever. Thank you for sharing your insights, I feel like I can learn a lot from you.
Love your comment!!! You must be so proud to have been able to face your truth with strength. That takes a lot of courage!! :)
Amazing videos very helpful, keep your head up and stay safe 🙂
I have felt a massive sense of relief as the world goes into INFP mode.
Deeper Inside Your Mind I know what you mean! ❤️
Fellow INFP! 🙋🏽 I couldn’t agree more with everything you said! All my life I’ve really struggled with the notion that we have to just keep going no matter what and stopping for a break and not being constantly busy is a sign of weakness. I’m not bored or frustrated with not being able to leave my home, I’m at peace too.. I think that there is so much power in just being able to pause. I know it can sometimes be really daunting to be faced with your thoughts day in day out, but maybe it’s a good thing to challenge those thoughts without the distractions of day to day life and actually process them. Also, our earth is healing while we’re letting it breathe with less pollution and everything like that. Of course this pandemic is terrible and it’s affected so many lives but I can definitely see the blessings in disguise too. 🙏🏽 🌍 ✨☺️💖
I've lived so many years putting up with toxic people I don't even know what kind people is like anymore, I have to fake I like people, which is sad.
Same. It's very sad for me too.
So on point! This really happened to me and now it’s 2023 It felt so worth it despite the tremendous adversity and pain i went through. Taught me a lot
Beautiful and the INFP I've started to know is "very much the same" in regards of understanding and intelligence. Totally love the wrap up, last minutes or so. Thank you!
Hey Penelope! I only yesterday found your channel and it was such a relief to hear someone else explaining what I've felt all my life. I finally decided to see my doctor and start on a process to begin living my life the way I've always wanted; focused and with achievable goals. Thank you so so much for your work here on RUclips
If your quiet home life remains unchanged, this is one of the 12 signs that you are an INFP/INFJ.
I'm an INFP and my home is quiet too with a cat. I needed this pause from a job that is not right for me.
Happy your back Penelope.
What annoys me the most is that, now more than ever, I feel it's _my_ responsibility to reach out to others who cannot cope with isolation. Since I'm practically perpetually unavailable through means of telecommunication, it used to be that people talk to me about stuff when we happen to meet in person... which usually was "enough" for both sides: for them because they could, for a brief moment, lean on me but could otherwise also turn to others (I hope) for comfort; for me because I can find comfort within myself. For a lot of people their gregrariousness would inherently guarantee them some of the exchange they need with others while they knew they could unload the heavy issues on people like me.
But now they are restricted to their own four walls. A situation they might not at all be familiar or comfortable with. Whereas they could previously rely on "running into" other people to alleviate or at least, unwittingly, forget about stress, anxiousness, restlessness for a while such that these feelings couldn't overwhelm them, now they are by decree actively reminded to not let this accidental act of compensation occur. There's those that survive the stormy seas of their mind by swimming at the surface, and those that learned to dive... don't expect everybody to be able to dive and survive. This must be torture for them.
The world has been flipped upside down, almost as if by an otherwordly cruel joke. Us, those that find peace in isolation, are suddenly the comfortable ones... except of course, now that we are offered on a silver platter what we seek most of the time (but are often unable to sustain), we also feel compelled by compassion to _not_ isolate, to reject it in order for us to be able to reach out.
I'm not very good at reaching out. This is not out of shyness or anxiousness. But rather out of a mixture of irrelevance or even egoism; I don't need much contact nor can I handle much of it - so I don't. At the same time, I've always felt guilty for leaving the phone off most of the time; which is something that should be the easiest method to get into contact with me when people need to, but is often ignored by me. Previously, I could silence my conscience with the thought that, despite my selfishness, there were other means of communication open to those that need it. That I was maybe not quite as crucial to those dear to me as I feared. Besides that I also partook in self help groups to try and help those that couldn't get any other contact due to their illness.
Now that these means are shut down, the balance of my conscience became out of whack. I can not tolerate to *not* reach out. And I would have to employ the tools I despise the most - the dreaded telephone and its despicable side kick: small talk. Because right now, I reckon, they would welcome superficial distraction, rather than deep reflection. I'm perfectly fine when people come to pour out their heart to me, this is also what I seek, what I value the most - but talk to me about menial and meaningless things and I will tune out immediately. I'm sorry that I cannot always be there for you, so please use the time that I am there to bring out what burdens you the most. When I am present, *I am present* - and only because of *you* . People know that about me. And I guess that's what they appreciate about me, why else would they tolerate me occasionally "abstaining" for a few weeks or months. But that stuff, this connection, doesn't work via telephone or even skype. Something is just missing - and I suppose that's why I don't do it.
I find this incredibly difficult to work out. To find the path in the middle. Finally the world is as I like it to be; quiet and reserved - and yet I am confronted with the prospect of having to do things I hate (superficial telecommunication) but was able to avoid when the world was in a state that I disliked.
Typical case of "be careful what you wish for", I guess.
I simply love hearing about what goes on in your head. Your thoughts are not only extremely wise and inspiring, they also make me, and all other INFPs out there, feel finally understood. J’espère que ce message se propage au monde entier 💖 Continue de partager ta magnifique énergie!
My life hasn't really changed much since the lockdown. I'm a bioinformatics student and I do most of my work on my computer. I'm still very busy and I keep doing things as usual. So, either I've always been busy or I've never been busy. However, I feel like I have a lot of hindsight. I love what I do, I love my friends, I love my life. It's not perfect but I wouldn't change it. This pandemic gives me faith in humanity. I see sadness and fear, but I also see compassion and solidarity. I see everyone working towards a common goal. Even I have just finished a project on coronavirus that I didn't even expect to do.
And there is a bit of background noise. I feel like your microphone is not powerful enough and you turned up the volume. Maybe you can try putting the microphone closer, using a software to clean the sound or put a piece of foam on the mic.
It’s amazing. Every video you make is a perfect constellation of my thoughts at the time. Please keep up the great work :)
Nice job, well said.
Precious human and beautiful and true message
Enjoyed your video. I'm an INTP or perhaps INFP and am actually enjoying some aspects of the social distancing - for example working from home, where it's more peaceful and less stressful than at the office. I think there is a lot of truth in what you are saying. We do need time to reflect, to meditate, to slow down and work on our relationships - with God, with ourselves, with our close friends and family, rather than being caught up in the never-ending pursuit of more wealth, more possessions, more power/prestige, etc. And you're right - we have just a short time to live on earth, then we will be gone.
James 4:14 "Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. What is your life? For you are a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes."
Psalm 39:4-6 - “Show me, Lord, my life’s end
and the number of my days;
let me know how fleeting my life is.
You have made my days a mere handbreadth;
the span of my years is as nothing before you.
Everyone is but a breath,
even those who seem secure.
Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom;
in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth
without knowing whose it will finally be."
Love the verses thanx for sharing 😀
Just listening to you made my day better, thank you 😊
This Is how many of us introverts are feeling joy and peace with this isolation and rest.
I’m so happy I stumbled upon your channel. I really resemble with what you said. I think humanity needs us , the atypical minds to give them this different perspectives.
Make a video on how to be healthy and loving
Hugs to you ❤️
Wow, I think this is really such an excellent example to how introspective you, and INFPs as well, actually are. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video. It really warms my heart.
Very relatable. I'm struggling to find my way in a society where my values are so alien. Still holding on to make a better reality, step by step. Thank you for your inspiring words :)
lt's amazing how you capture most of my thoughts on the pandemic lol
Hey , i am 21 and an INFP ! loved your video , can totally relate with your thought
I love me. I love you. Peace, love, joy and harmony.
Than you. It was very calming 😊
can you please tell me why we (add) want to successes and is this something comes with add or not?
tnx btw about your videos;)
All INFPs dress soo good.
Why am i the only one who dosen't like shoping and keep wearing shabby clothes.
Don't stop posting !
I do agree with you in some ways... if you have the means to survive monetarily through this that is... I think if this turns into something similar to the depression in the 30s after lockdown ends you'll change your tune and we'll all just be trying to survive without time for moral or spiritual philosophy. Something better might well come at the end, but not straight away.
Totally agree to that ! , I literally had this idea today in my mind and thinking " what would it be like if everyone just switched to the other side of what's happening now around the world or at least just considered get a taste of being on the other side! "
Gosh I can't even describe how grateful I am during this thing started because I was able to take a step back and ( connect within, work on many personal things , connect with my family, be present and so much more ) but the most impactful thing is diving for the deapst areas of my life purpose and how can I let my soul reveal it self which in return benefits everyone because we're all connected!
Very long comment lol but it's honest though xD
Btw you are looking absolutely beautiful ( I know I already mentioned it before but I cannot help myself appreciate beauty ) :p
Sending gratitude to everyone all the way from Saudi Arabia
Rayan
Thank you for this :)
Penelope Lola you are welcome :)
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I've accumulated a new motto in the recent past years, dealing with some of the craziest people ever! It really strenghtens me, and it goes as follows: 'Never lose hope, because there is always hope. Love is worth dying for. Life is worth dying for. But this world just isn't..'
K? Keep that in mind 😉
Hi, maybe you should improve your audio with a microphone. Advice from another ADD'er 😉.
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