Thoughts and Musings

I finally completed a long-term evaluation of my Enneagram. I thought it was interesting to note that although my initial hypothesis was geared toward me being a 7, it turns out that most of what seem to be the natural tendencies within me have been drawn out - and they don't speak of the 7 traits. For the past few weeks, I've been increasingly less surprised by the results of this theory, but I still thought it important to double-check. Now I'm finally sure that I'm actually a 'type 6', probably ...

Had a wonderful experience today with a certain ESFx arguing that one shouldn't question everything. In some ways, it makes sense, but it's hard to apply that logic to me. Maybe it's an NT thing, but I prefer to understand something before actually respecting it. Quite the opposite to what seems like a common xSFx sentiment, understanding brings fascination/respect for me; whereas the lack of understanding seems to bring fascination/respect for the xSFx's I know. I hypothesize that these particular ...

Shy extroverts... they're usually found playing the "I'm an introvert, I need my space" card in public, while being just as externally-focused as any extrovert on the internet. This is not introversion, folks. Outgoing extroverts will spend a lot of time both online and in real life; shy introverts will spend more time in their head than both. Outgoing introverts spend more time in their head and in real life, while shy extroverts spend most of their time online and partly in their ...

Mencius

"When one by force subdues men, they do not submit to him in heart. They submit, because their strength is not adequate to resist. When one subdues men by virtue, in their hearts' core they are pleased, and sincerely submit, as was the case with the seventy disciples in their submission to Confucius."

"The will is the leader of the passion-nature. The passion-nature pervades and animates the body. The will is first and chief, and the passion-nature ...

Foamy the Squirrel

"My only piece of advice to have a sound relationship is to leave each other alone. Don't be overly concerned. Don't try to domineer them. Let them be independent. Let them do what they want. You think you people can understand that? But yeah, there are some reasons to be suspicious like if your girlfriend walks into the room with a condom on her head then you know you may want to ask a few questions, but other than that, try to trust the other individual." ...