'Has anyone seen this (it's only 4 minutes long)?  Does it strike a chord with you?  It sure did for me....   http://vimeo.com/70534716|||I TOTALLY get where you are coming from, but lately have started to find a little peace around this issue through reading about non-duality and light/shadow stuff.  We all have a good and bad side. ...|||Very nicely written!  You obviously put a lot of thought into this.  I'd like to suggest a book that I think is very relevant and would be useful to this discussion:  The Joseph Communications:...|||Yeah, I really think that is an INFP thing.  I've found over the years that meditation helps, as well as dabbling in some of the Buddhist philosophies.  I was raised in a very judgmental home...|||This book is really more of a 'view of existence' for INFPs, but I found it incredibly profound.  It's kind of new-agey, but to me, it explained so many things about society and the state of the...|||Hi fellow INFPs,  I've read a lot of stuff that talks about our sensitivity and a tendency toward depression, but...have you seen anything that talks about prevalence of bipolar in INFPs?  I think...|||Hiya Group,  I've posted before, but just love this song - one of the members of our group actually composed it too...(watch in HD)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj--PjD8PkM Ronnie|||I know infps are sensitive to music, art, etc., but do you ever read a book and literally nearly lose yourself in it?  I read a novel over the weekend that I identified with so strongly (about...|||One of our own wrote this - I've posted the link before, but it's worth posting again....  Why We Feel Lonely, Part 1 | infp Blog Why We Feel Lonely, Part 1 | Thoughts on the INFP Personality Type...|||I was nearly done with my music degree when I realized how many talented people there were out there, and decided to also get a sciences degree.  I've worked in the sciences my whole career, but a...|||So...I posted before, but couldn't resist one more.  My current group sings the title song Sure on this Shining Night in this documentary trailer (hint:  go to change quality icon and watch it in...|||OK - I was at a party last night with my wife, and after a few hours (as usual) I maxed out on my extroverting quotient. Somehow I keep thinking that I will 'get over it' and be able to comfortably...|||Did you hear about the INFP that was a dyslexic agnostic insomniac?  He lays awake at night and wonders if there's a dog...|||Hi All,  I don't hang out too much in Perc, even though I've been a member for quite a while, mostly because of the group demographic (I'm in my early 50's, and I would guess the median age to be...|||The human voice.|||I am from the United States but all of my grandparents emigrated from Sweden.  Sometimes I feel more like a Swede than an American.|||I think the INFPs can be excellent leaders, but it can be very hard on the INFP themself.  I think that ENFPs are probably better suited to it, at least in western cultures, where the E traits are...|||When I was first dating someone that got serious enough to discuss marriage - I was pretty adamant that I did not want kids.  However, the more we talked about it, I finally saw the possibility. ...|||Well....as someone who is over 50 (!)...  1.  Be yourself.  Really think about that.  Be true to who you are. 2.  Work to live.  DON'T live to work.  Money is great, but seek balance.  No one will...|||This isn't my work (it's Bono's), but I am singing the solo... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOJk1fmh9XU|||The U.S., but I'm kind of Swedish, since all my grandparents emigrated from Sweden to the U.S.|||Mine is to compose a beautiful piece of choral music and have it performed by world-renowned groups.|||I used to smoke a lot of weed when I was younger, then I stopped for about 10 years.  I started again, but only occasionally (say once per month).  I've been finding lately, though, that for a couple...|||I agree with meetup!  I actually just started my own group this week and had a great time.|||I'm over 30 and have two friends that I've known for many years and still spend a 'lot' of time with.  I put 'lot' in simply because people who are busy in their careers and raising kids are busy -...|||Funny, I was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday.  Many of the repeated mentions are ones I can identify with - fear of abandonment, etc., but the more I thought about it - I think...|||Because all the open positions for underwater nude photographers were taken.|||That's a hard question.  When I was in college, my first degree was in music, and the further I got into it, I thought to myself Geez, there are a lot of really talented people out there....  I...|||Consider using some flower essences like pink yarrow - known for helping establish 'harder' personal boundaries.  A psychic bubble if you will.|||YES.  I have lived this for more than 50 years, so I get it.  I think it's a great thing that you've started to figure it out, though.  I recently read a book that I think you may find interesting -...|||Singing a gorgeous a capella choral piece - being surrounded by other human voices - here's my group doing one last year... Lyrics to Make Music Sweet: III. Rain has fallen all the day by Jenni...|||I've been dealing with it for more than 30 years, and I think the single most helpful book I've ever seen is called The Chemistry of Joy.  It's not what it may sound like - doesn't advocate for...|||I've always been somewhat of an entrepreneur, but I really think it comes from having a father that was one also.  When I first began in the 'business world', I kind of got a kick out of getting out...|||I run a consulting business that is mostly offline, some online.  I don't really think it matters which in terms of staying motivated - self-employment requires it regardless.  Needing to provide for...|||Dare to be aware - I like that.  Well....I certainly don't claim to be an expert, but I've done more than my share of introspection.  Some may call in navel gazing.  Whatever.  Re loosing the demons...|||Search back through the INFP forums for a post on friendships by INFPBlog - I thought he did a great job on his blog of defining why INFPs struggle with friendships, and gave some great pointers too.|||To everyone that replied - I truly wasn't fishing for father's day wishes myself, but thanks for those all the same.  For those of you who have lost their dads - I did too 8 years ago, and I miss him...|||Dear INFPs:  If you haven't wished your dad a happy father's day yet, it's time to make that phone call.  Regardless of your issues (unless it was an abusive relationship - I'll give you that),...|||What denomination do you identify with (if any)?  I was also raised Baptist, but could be nothing further from that now.  I only feel that I am a Christian in that I admire the teachings that Jesus...|||I have no words of wisdom, other than you should consider that life is cyclical - sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down.  Kind of like the stock market.  You can always watch this......|||OH YES, I know all about that feeling.  The exceptionally annoying one is when you go somewhere and see someone that you have met or been introduced to ten times, and when you talk to them they have...|||One of my sports coaches in high school called me a pansie, and I responded F*#( you, and quit.  If being a male pansie is frowned upon by society, I'm fine with that.  My sister tells me You're...|||Yes, this is something I have struggled with my whole life.  I would highly recommend a book called The Introvert Advantage; author's last name is Laney.  At least intellectually, it helps put the...|||Yes, that sucks, when you are down in the pits.  Part of INFPness is self-introspection, though.  And just the fact that you recognize the things in yourself that you'd like to change or work on...|||I guess it depends on whether or not 'sharing' includes with a therapist.  I spent about 5 years in group and individual therapy, and shared a lot.  I share quite a bit with friends, but I must say...|||This is an interesting thread.  I agree totally with the premise, but of course like everything else in life - it is a balancing act.  I was laid off from a job right after I found out my wife was...|||I know a lot of INFPs self-identify as highly sensitive people - makes me wonder - how many of you think the world has gotten a lot noisier?  I am sitting in a coffee shop right now as I type this....|||B.A. Music B.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology M.S. Environmental Health|||That if I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and 'come into my heart', I would magically live forever in bliss.|||So....I posted about depression yesterday, and since went to see a healer I go to occasionally, and he said that I am very 'energetically sensitive' to what is going on in the world.  He then went on...'