tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post1003890091835313268..comments2023-04-26T09:33:52.787-04:00Comments on Life is Beautiful: Conjunction Junction, What's Your Function?Ainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-2185993727818838812008-10-20T17:23:00.000-04:002008-10-20T17:23:00.000-04:00For some reason your last two posts just showed up...For some reason your last two posts just showed up on my bloglines today, so I'm sorry for being late to the party.<BR/><BR/>I'm an ISFJ, and I'd say my first two functions are Si and Ti. Not exactly what the table says, but they are two of the first three. I tend to use introverted thinking when making decisions for myself (such as what to wear or how my fence should appear).<BR/><BR/>I like these posts, Aine. They're fun and informative.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655321325607087357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-38315696416464496402008-10-20T12:02:00.000-04:002008-10-20T12:02:00.000-04:00Kaye~ I'm so glad you are enjoying this! I'm stil...<B>Kaye~</B> I'm so glad you are enjoying this! I'm still trying to understand the whole theory, too. <BR/><BR/><B>Chris~</B> :) Jason reads tarot (fyi)... But as an INFJ, you can use you introverted intuiting to "know" the future. I'll bet you've had such moments when you just know something without knowing how you know (ha!).<BR/><BR/>Hugs back to you!<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/><B>Szelsofa~</B> We all can use all of the cognitive functions. In fact, the more we use when making a decision, the better balanced the decision is. <BR/><BR/>And, just this weekend, I read more about how parents (who are a different Type than their children) can put "stress" on children to use functions that wouldn't be the child's natural preference, so we can develop functions to quite a competent level even if they are not our natural preference. I thought of your previous comment about feeling like you finally felt "yourself" after you reached adulthood. You have probably developed skill in using more of the functions than what your "type" generally uses. (Some scholars call it maturity-- :D)<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/><B>Miladysa~</B> Those are the top two functions for ENFJ (which you tested as once). You'd have to read several descriptions of that type to see if it fits you better than the others.Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-66750568180178595382008-10-17T08:02:00.000-04:002008-10-17T08:02:00.000-04:00I went NI for the fence and FE for what to wear!I went NI for the fence and FE for what to wear!Miladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-17042003125637068072008-10-17T03:56:00.000-04:002008-10-17T03:56:00.000-04:00I meant interesting post.I meant interesting post.SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-87199749160712533692008-10-17T03:55:00.000-04:002008-10-17T03:55:00.000-04:00With the question of the fence, I found Ti the mos...With the question of the fence, I found Ti the most appropriate. Because if I am to build one, I have to make it the best.<BR/><BR/>But with the what-to-wear issue...<BR/>I found that I am confused and Si, Ni, Te, Ti and Fe all suited me :)<BR/><BR/>What does it tell about me, I don't know...?<BR/><BR/>Interesting past, anyway...SzélsőFahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600289147447182465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-33329986687576638542008-10-16T16:59:00.000-04:002008-10-16T16:59:00.000-04:00I'm also INFJ, and NI!! This is sooo much fun!Do y...I'm also INFJ, and NI!! This is sooo much fun!<BR/><BR/>Do you do tarot cards? Palm reading? I have a mess of issues to send your way.<BR/>Just kidding! (sort of) I've had one glass of wine and feeling fine right now. hugs to you.<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-72753212218840034692008-10-15T18:37:00.000-04:002008-10-15T18:37:00.000-04:00Aine, this is such food for thought. It is all so ...Aine, this is such food for thought. It is all so very interesting. I can't pretend to understand all of it, but it is fun!<BR/><BR/>I am an ISFP <BR/>Fence building - NI<BR/>Deciding what to wear - FE. <BR/><BR/>I think I have always been an introverted extrovert. I call myself a gregarious recluse. <BR/><BR/>Also, when I was younger, I used to care TOO much about what others thought. ( Or what I thought they thought) It drove me a little crazy. Now that I am older, I don't care as much what people think. It is liberating.K.Lawson Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204234196229710524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-21386793387515878872008-10-15T18:30:00.000-04:002008-10-15T18:30:00.000-04:00Angelique~ Oh no! Confusion is understandable sin...<B>Angelique~</B> Oh no! Confusion is understandable since we all use all of the functions. What's most confusing to me is that you tested ENFP or ENTP-- Se is the eighth (or weakest) function for both of those types! Go figure...<BR/><BR/><B>Charles~</B> You're one of those Rationals, eh?<BR/><BR/><B>Lana~</B> I find it fascinating that someone figured out these 8 cognitive functions. Apparently no one can think of any others to add, so the theory has stood for decades.<BR/><BR/><B>Precie~</B> It's a fun theory to get lost in. If only I could recognize everyone's type within minutes of meeting them... what a great skill this would be for a mediator!<BR/><BR/><B>Janey~</B> Oh no! Do you want a shrubbery? Anything to stop you... :)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're a textbook INFJ-- Ni is your dominant function and your fourth function Se is emerging now in adulthood.<BR/><BR/><B>Ello~</B> Ha! Sounds good to me. Just... be gone! My ears are hurting....<BR/><BR/>The Te makes sense as that's your 2nd function. Do you cover these functions when you teach MBTI?<BR/><BR/><B>Jaye~</B> Fe is a wonderful strength. Coupling your consideration for others (Fe) with your Ni (2nd function) which gives you keen insights into others' characters and potential makes you a fantastic mentor.<BR/><BR/>(Is my INFJ "seer" skill accurate?)<BR/>:)Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-84079795088568463042008-10-15T13:35:00.000-04:002008-10-15T13:35:00.000-04:00Interesting exercise, Aine. According to the chart...Interesting exercise, Aine. According to the chart, my dominant function is FE extroverted feeling. It's funny because in both examples the overall idea is worrying about what others think. I don't like to admit that's true, but there it is. Luckily, I've learned to temper this instinct as I've matured.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-77192216207246826282008-10-15T12:02:00.000-04:002008-10-15T12:02:00.000-04:00Janey I'm a knight that says eckee eckee 000h I fo...Janey I'm a knight that says eckee eckee 000h I forgot what they changed it to after the Nis.<BR/><BR/>Alright actually I am an INTJ and I have to choose between Te and Ti on how I would dress. I think that makes sense for me but am not sure.Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-36167995766550679112008-10-15T11:50:00.000-04:002008-10-15T11:50:00.000-04:00I think I'm a Knight who says Ni with and underlyi...I think I'm a Knight who says Ni with and underlying Se. I have to say on the 'building a fence' one I was looking for the option that said "You get started and I'll make us all a cup of tea."JaneyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951739945670483199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-6711089707127671112008-10-15T10:24:00.000-04:002008-10-15T10:24:00.000-04:00Exactly, aine. New layers...new twists on the bas...Exactly, aine. New layers...new twists on the basic personality types. Great and fascinating stuff!Preciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071233480999640713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-59892906986383431412008-10-15T02:00:00.000-04:002008-10-15T02:00:00.000-04:00Very interesting. I agree w/some of these sentimen...Very interesting. I agree w/some of these sentiments. :)Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-20708319600936518482008-10-15T01:10:00.000-04:002008-10-15T01:10:00.000-04:00Introverted thinking for me. Most times. Always ...Introverted thinking for me. Most times. Always introverted though.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-1673384030533823282008-10-14T19:10:00.000-04:002008-10-14T19:10:00.000-04:00I can't seem to decide between Se and Te. :) Ca...I can't seem to decide between Se and Te. :) Called me a confused "e". <BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>AngeliqueThe Quoiblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632853309100258560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-57020456022823439582008-10-14T17:19:00.000-04:002008-10-14T17:19:00.000-04:00Sarah~ These functions are tricky. I actually want...<B>Sarah~</B> These functions are tricky. I actually wanted to go with the Si reaction on the fence list, then I realized that I was trained to react that way by two parents who both have Si as their dominant function! And the Fe was my second pick (which fits my INFJ brain). The outfit list is pure Ni for me, though. No question there.<BR/><BR/>LOL about the Fi reaction to the fence! That does seem a bit over the top for a fence...<BR/>:)<BR/><BR/><B>Precie~</B> What's the curve ball? Because I'm adding more layers to your understanding of the theory? (I hope...)<BR/><BR/>Ti is your(INFJ) third function, so that makes sense. Theorists talk about how our hierarchy of functions emerges at different times throughout our life. I'll post about that soon! (Interesting implications for "midlife crisis"...)<BR/>:)Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-26325048767722281942008-10-14T11:53:00.000-04:002008-10-14T11:53:00.000-04:00Ooh, a curve-ball for me. Ni all the way. (INFJ ...Ooh, a curve-ball for me. <BR/><BR/>Ni all the way. (INFJ here.) I had to LOL about the fence...I would be absolutely Ni about it...What's the reasoning behind it? What's it's purpose? How do fences function in our society? Have you read that Frost poem? blah blah blah <BR/><BR/>Yeah. That would be me.<BR/><BR/>But I also have very strong Ti inclinations.<BR/><BR/>Great stuff!! Thanks, aine!Preciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071233480999640713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9072625157925960817.post-17726639731720079622008-10-14T09:53:00.000-04:002008-10-14T09:53:00.000-04:00Great information, Aine! That's a marvelous site t...Great information, Aine! That's a marvelous site that you linked to, too. <BR/><BR/>These examples are interesting. For the fence scenario, I think my immediate reaction was the Ni one, funnily enough. To question the necessity. However, if I found it was necessary, I would go with the Fe outlook (I am an INFJ!--all right, no, I'm not ;)). To be honest, the Fi isn't as appealing to me because hey, it's just a fence.<BR/><BR/>As far as the outfit goes: I waver between the Ne and Fi. Which maybe means that my Dominant and Auxiliary functions are uniting to make sure I am satisfied in both an introverted and extraverted fashion. :) <BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see others' responses, too!Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.com