I agree completely my friend. And this is coming from a 60 year old INFJ and therapist of 30 years, still practicing 6 days a week. And yes, the first half of my life was chaotic and I was on a path of self-destruction. After many years, many revelations, and after shedding rivers of tears, I began becoming who I believe I was truly destined to be. And I have never been happier with life, as hard as it can be at times. And I look at every day as an opportunity to grow, learn and understand. And the process has been truly transformational. Thanks, brother. I hear you loud and clear. Enjoy the rest of your day, my friend.
Your words are inspiring. Thank you for your continued support of the channel. I really do appreciate you sharing this with the community. So glad you are here. Truly. Thank you.
It's my pleasure. I often worry about younger INFJs because I know how incompatible we can feel with this world. So in any way that I can offer hope to them, I try. Because I've lived it, long before I understood what was happening to me. And when what once felt like a burden turned into gift, everything changed, and I felt transformed. It was hard work, but fruitful beyond words.
Can confirm. Middle aged+ and life experiences finally hit a point I stopped ignoring, suppressing myself. Needed others opinions to make my own. I dont anymore. I may seek it - But my decisions are my own now. I have huge impact on the environment around me. Im hard hitting. People treat me different from others. They know im not the same. Most clear a path for me. The rest are haters trying to get my attention. Other giants notice me and give respect. Its a lot of responsibility .. power to influence. I dont abuse it but do my best to improve my environment. I can feel like a beacon that either beckons others to help or motivate on their own
Yep, since before I could speak. Being who everyone told me I was supposed to be didn't end well for anyone. I never did drugs, but I did start to think I was nuts, and I actually had no purpose- and that looking for that purpose was making me literally insane.
I feel like I knew what I wanted to be; I knew what I wanted to do when I was a boy. When I became a man, I lost whatever it was. So I searched for purpose through failed education and failed jobs. After being jobless for about 6 months during the pandemic, I fasted for four days and prayed that God would put me into the job that was best suited for me. Now, after giving in to what God set out for me, I find myself working in a factory. But, I’m one of, if not, the best workers in the company. It seems like we can sometimes shoot too high for ourselves, and I think, for some of us, simplicity is the best way in life. As an adult, I’ve never had a happier time in my life.
I have a lot of respect for you doing that 4 day fast. I too am an experienced faster. It's hard when your 2-3 days in, and still haven't heard from God. I have found that sometimes the answers come right away, other times they come later. But I do believe God rewards a sincere fast either way eventually. Have a blessed day.
You have just help me make a decision. I (INFJ) have been helping my younger cousin (INFP) with her mental health for a number of years (her father was the main reason for these problems, is not a good man, and is now thankfully absent).It recently dawned on me that I am my best self when helping her and am now looking at a new beginning as an Art Therapist. I'm now 39, and very much at the fork in the road. Thank you my friend, THANK YOU! from Essex, UK
That's true for every infj friend of me. I give them love as an INFP and know no other ways to help them but pure love and acceptance. Tell them you believe in them. They need it.
I think an infjs extroverted feeling hates the preparation process for purpose and more easily falls into despair during it. If it's very advocatey then it's more likely to be later rather than sooner in life. For an appointed time. Just look at how they chose a little wizard guy as our mascot lol. If people were cheeses we would definitely be the aged ones, the acquired taste for special occasions. I'm probably making enfp sense here but you get the idea.
I grew up in Orlando in the 70"s. It was a very very infj friendly environment. Disney was our corporate overlord, and they needed magic people to host their guests. In the 90's while living in Western Virginia I ran face first into a very different culture (culture shock for them and I). I've been advocating my ass off, too much ego, let's cooperate, let"s compromise. let's not stand on old traditions (unless you can explain them). They have had a handful dealing with me. which gives me purpose, but not much success. It's been a wild ride.
What comes on my mind is how psychiatry is pathologizing us. DSM places many behavior found in Byers-Miggs personality types as abnormality. I call this phenomena dualism, and it is double binding. IT is when we follow our heart to advocate - only to learn from self help books and DSM that there is borderline disorder which means being vocal in someone's irritations around other people. So INFJ can easily be pathologized by others - if INFJs are not aware of personality traits that belong to them. I believe this is huge problem because without education in our persona - we can easily be target of toxic people who judge and pathologize others in order to make others confused and living in doubt. When we live in shame and guilt - we are super easy targets to be manipulated and controlled by predatory personalities.
ALERT: Johnny has also made song s for ISFJ and ISFP. If you happen to be an ESFJ, I recommend listening to the "Provider" song. It's a good Christian song that has been covered in various forms. Yes Johnny, you're right. If I don't work for a cause, then what else am I supposed to do? But I must not burn out either. God bless and be with you and your household dear friend. 💛✝🕊
Safe travels there, man. I've been to Greenville, Spartanburg and Charleston and drove thru everywhere in between on 40. It's beautiful country out there. Enjoy yourself, Jeremy. 🙂
I agree completely my friend. And this is coming from a 60 year old INFJ and therapist of 30 years, still practicing 6 days a week. And yes, the first half of my life was chaotic and I was on a path of self-destruction. After many years, many revelations, and after shedding rivers of tears, I began becoming who I believe I was truly destined to be. And I have never been happier with life, as hard as it can be at times. And I look at every day as an opportunity to grow, learn and understand. And the process has been truly transformational. Thanks, brother. I hear you loud and clear. Enjoy the rest of your day, my friend.
Your words are inspiring. Thank you for your continued support of the channel. I really do appreciate you sharing this with the community. So glad you are here. Truly. Thank you.
It's my pleasure. I often worry about younger INFJs because I know how incompatible we can feel with this world. So in any way that I can offer hope to them, I try. Because I've lived it, long before I understood what was happening to me. And when what once felt like a burden turned into gift, everything changed, and I felt transformed. It was hard work, but fruitful beyond words.
@@therealjohndoe3862 Thank you dear friend.
Can confirm. Middle aged+ and life experiences finally hit a point I stopped ignoring, suppressing myself. Needed others opinions to make my own. I dont anymore. I may seek it - But my decisions are my own now. I have huge impact on the environment around me. Im hard hitting. People treat me different from others. They know im not the same. Most clear a path for me. The rest are haters trying to get my attention. Other giants notice me and give respect. Its a lot of responsibility .. power to influence. I dont abuse it but do my best to improve my environment. I can feel like a beacon that either beckons others to help or motivate on their own
Yep, since before I could speak.
Being who everyone told me I was supposed to be didn't end well for anyone. I never did drugs, but I did start to think I was nuts, and I actually had no purpose- and that looking for that purpose was making me literally insane.
- Said every INFJ ever . . .
I feel like I knew what I wanted to be; I knew what I wanted to do when I was a boy. When I became a man, I lost whatever it was. So I searched for purpose through failed education and failed jobs.
After being jobless for about 6 months during the pandemic, I fasted for four days and prayed that God would put me into the job that was best suited for me.
Now, after giving in to what God set out for me, I find myself working in a factory. But, I’m one of, if not, the best workers in the company.
It seems like we can sometimes shoot too high for ourselves, and I think, for some of us, simplicity is the best way in life. As an adult, I’ve never had a happier time in my life.
I have a lot of respect for you doing that 4 day fast. I too am an experienced faster. It's hard when your 2-3 days in, and still haven't heard from God. I have found that sometimes the answers come right away, other times they come later. But I do believe God rewards a sincere fast either way eventually. Have a blessed day.
My dad fasted to mourn and plead for this country.
You have just help me make a decision. I (INFJ) have been helping my younger cousin (INFP) with her mental health for a number of years (her father was the main reason for these problems, is not a good man, and is now thankfully absent).It recently dawned on me that I am my best self when helping her and am now looking at a new beginning as an Art Therapist. I'm now 39, and very much at the fork in the road. Thank you my friend, THANK YOU! from Essex, UK
Is that beard real? Son it looks like you’re ready to go to DEFCON 9. I expect to see you eating canned salmon next time 😉
14 months and counting 💪. Thanks for watching, Billy.
I agree with you, I still don’t know if I have found my calling. Somedays it feels right and somedays something feels missing.
I believe you will find your calling, Lisa. Thanks so much for your support of the channel. Have a blessed week and keep going. 🙏 🌈
That's true for every infj friend of me. I give them love as an INFP and know no other ways to help them but pure love and acceptance. Tell them you believe in them. They need it.
I think an infjs extroverted feeling hates the preparation process for purpose and more easily falls into despair during it. If it's very advocatey then it's more likely to be later rather than sooner in life. For an appointed time. Just look at how they chose a little wizard guy as our mascot lol. If people were cheeses we would definitely be the aged ones, the acquired taste for special occasions. I'm probably making enfp sense here but you get the idea.
I grew up in Orlando in the 70"s. It was a very very infj friendly environment. Disney was our corporate overlord, and they needed magic people to host their guests. In the 90's while living in Western Virginia I ran face first into a very different culture (culture shock for them and I). I've been advocating my ass off, too much ego, let's cooperate, let"s compromise. let's not stand on old traditions (unless you can explain them). They have had a handful dealing with me. which gives me purpose, but not much success. It's been a wild ride.
thank u. i notice a jadedness forms over me the more and more i deny my internal calling, and play it safe... life i suppose is a full contact sport 😢
Same to you brother.
Thank you
Welcome!
Spot on
I enjoyed your video . Thanks for making the video. I just dropped by to say "hi",INFJ. Hope you have a blessed week. Take care of you !
Thank you! You too!
What comes on my mind is how psychiatry is pathologizing us. DSM places many behavior found in Byers-Miggs personality types as abnormality.
I call this phenomena dualism, and it is double binding.
IT is when we follow our heart to advocate - only to learn from self help books and DSM that there is borderline disorder which means being vocal in someone's irritations around other people.
So INFJ can easily be pathologized by others - if INFJs are not aware of personality traits that belong to them.
I believe this is huge problem because without education in our persona - we can easily be target of toxic people who judge and pathologize others in order to make others confused and living in doubt. When we live in shame and guilt - we are super easy targets to be manipulated and controlled by predatory personalities.
Precisely
ALERT: Johnny has also made song s for ISFJ and ISFP. If you happen to be an ESFJ, I recommend listening to the "Provider" song. It's a good Christian song that has been covered in various forms.
Yes Johnny, you're right. If I don't work for a cause, then what else am I supposed to do? But I must not burn out either. God bless and be with you and your household dear friend.
💛✝🕊
Heart appreciated Johnny.
Moving to Lexington South Carolina.
Safe travels there, man. I've been to Greenville, Spartanburg and Charleston and drove thru everywhere in between on 40. It's beautiful country out there. Enjoy yourself, Jeremy. 🙂
@@DuelingPersonalities will do. Thank you. Close to Lake Murray you ever want to visit.
@@ChuckBrowntheClown I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.