Thank you for this. My husband died last year, but before he died I brought a transformative gift to him, that isthe gift of art and music to him. I led rock painting sessions with friends, and he created a Minion rock, a first for him. We went to Paris and Vienna and saw many works of art. I also brought the gift of opera to him. Thank you for your input!
Thank you 💗🙏 I’ve been struggling so much with nearly finishing my degree, but my future is so uncertain- my future career prospects fell through, there is no more certainty or specific goals I feel I can trust … I’m trying to do this that you mention though; trust the uncertain process, trust myself and the world … I don’t need to give specific answers when others ask constantly what im “going to do.” I’ll follow my heart. Thank you again 🩷🌷
It is said that life is meaning-less, that life has no inherent meaning except the meaning we give it. The INFP, of all the types, holds the unique advantage of being able to explore and express meaning by sharing intimations of value, significance, and purpose in ways that keep expanding and expressing the gift of self. Paradoxically, the world thinks it doesn't need INFPs until it realizes it does, which means INFPs must (respectfully or not) keep imposing their creative wills on the world, oftentimes in the most subtle of ways, while respecting the freedom of those who would say "nah" or "meh" (but who are likely too affected or troubled to say otherwise, until it's too late). True, this sort of imposition can seem like a long and arduous process, but it's one well worth undergoing, if only for yourself. Thank you for all that you do, Erik. It's much appreciated. You're beacon of hope for other INFPs - for those who know they are, and for those who might suspect they are, but can't yet bring themselves to believe their good fortune. To them, I say: To thine own self be true, if for no other reasons than these: you get to do you, and . . . you get to be you Suggested INFP mantra: "I am worthy and deserving of defining and refining the meaning of my own life, if only for myself."
I'm only 5 mins in, and this is the first time I'm coming across your videos. So for some background I'm a male, INFP who just tuned 30, semi good looking and have an iq of 139. I'm not looking for a pity party or something but my life is hard. I have no friends, no love life, no job, nothing to ground me. I indulge in addictions, day dream and overall just waste my days away on absolutely nothing. I do odd gigs online to make ends meet, and survive on the bare minimum. ( I work like 3-10 hours per week). I am good at most things I try but not great, which is infuriating because I don't know what to do. and even with all this im not even struggling. i can get by easy. I can easily picture myself doing the same thing till the day i die and that makes me terrified. Its like i been handed the perfect hand but im too scared to follow through. How the hell am i supposed to help the world ? i cant even help myself
Nice to have you on board, hope you enjoy my content :) from what you're saying, you might also benefit from looking at my videos on giftedness, intelligence on my other youtube channel @ForestForThought. It sounds like you've got the talent and skill to do anything, but that you're wrestling perfectionism and boredom. The secret to flow is to challenge yourself, so the question is, how could you push yourself to your limits, and why don't you?
@@actualizedinfp this may be unrelated but as I was reading this I got a flash back of my clg days. As you can imagine I was the slacker, barely ever went to class etc. during a seminar from a outside professional on our 2nd year, I kind of answered a few questions, the dude offered me a job right then there (after I graduate). This kind of put a spotlight on me and I was getting a bit more attention than I was comfortable with. Around the same time there was this practical exam or something, I don't remember what exactly that was but I do remember finishing early and sitting on the side bored out of my mind. There was this kid, the most dedicated dude in our year, came up to me and took a look at my 'project' and he was absolutely resentful. he said said something along the lines of I don't go to classes I don't do any of the work still I was better. he was sad, resentful and I knew he hated me. Come to think of it , this wasn't even the first time something like this happened. Long story short I dropped out of clg next year. To answer your question I think I am afraid. Of resentment, of success, everything in fact. Ill watch your videos, hope it helps.
Thank you so much! I really needed some pick me up... Been down in the dumps since last quarter of 2023... You're channel is very helpful. :) God bless you!
Лайк! Лайк! Лайк! Эрик огромное спасибо вам за такие отличные мотивирующие советы! ❤Очень классно быть INFP !! Это как подарок свыше и я бы с радостью отдала его другим людям, тем кто лучше сумеет им распорядится .. Жаль что я по возрасту старая что бы менять этот мир (
Infps have this thing in their eyes ..we havent lost our innocence. We havent killed the child inside ourselves .
What a wonderful message
Thank you for this. My husband died last year, but before he died I brought a transformative gift to him, that isthe gift of art and music to him. I led rock painting sessions with friends, and he created a Minion rock, a first for him. We went to Paris and Vienna and saw many works of art. I also brought the gift of opera to him. Thank you for your input!
Beautiful, uplifting message ❤ thank you 😊
How is it you know us INFPs so well? So very incisive and wise too! Thank you, Eric!
Thank you 💗🙏 I’ve been struggling so much with nearly finishing my degree, but my future is so uncertain- my future career prospects fell through, there is no more certainty or specific goals I feel I can trust … I’m trying to do this that you mention though; trust the uncertain process, trust myself and the world … I don’t need to give specific answers when others ask constantly what im “going to do.” I’ll follow my heart. Thank you again 🩷🌷
It is said that life is meaning-less, that life has no inherent meaning except the meaning we give it. The INFP, of all the types, holds the unique advantage of being able to explore and express meaning by sharing intimations of value, significance, and purpose in ways that keep expanding and expressing the gift of self. Paradoxically, the world thinks it doesn't need INFPs until it realizes it does, which means INFPs must (respectfully or not) keep imposing their creative wills on the world, oftentimes in the most subtle of ways, while respecting the freedom of those who would say "nah" or "meh" (but who are likely too affected or troubled to say otherwise, until it's too late).
True, this sort of imposition can seem like a long and arduous process, but it's one well worth undergoing, if only for yourself.
Thank you for all that you do, Erik. It's much appreciated. You're beacon of hope for other INFPs - for those who know they are, and for those who might suspect they are, but can't yet bring themselves to believe their good fortune. To them, I say: To thine own self be true, if for no other reasons than these: you get to do you, and . . . you get to be you
Suggested INFP mantra: "I am worthy and deserving of defining and refining the meaning of my own life, if only for myself."
Thank god there's no external meaning or thing we're supposed to do! That means we get to choose for ourselves! :)
@@actualizedinfp it's just that things can get complicated real fast when the liberties of Fi can no longer ignore the tyrannies of Fe, Te, or Ti 😉
This is exactly what I needed to hear today being an INFP. So encouraging. Thank you 🙏
I'm only 5 mins in, and this is the first time I'm coming across your videos.
So for some background I'm a male, INFP who just tuned 30, semi good looking and have an iq of 139. I'm not looking for a pity party or something but my life is hard. I have no friends, no love life, no job, nothing to ground me. I indulge in addictions, day dream and overall just waste my days away on absolutely nothing. I do odd gigs online to make ends meet, and survive on the bare minimum. ( I work like 3-10 hours per week). I am good at most things I try but not great, which is infuriating because I don't know what to do. and even with all this im not even struggling. i can get by easy. I can easily picture myself doing the same thing till the day i die and that makes me terrified. Its like i been handed the perfect hand but im too scared to follow through. How the hell am i supposed to help the world ? i cant even help myself
Nice to have you on board, hope you enjoy my content :) from what you're saying, you might also benefit from looking at my videos on giftedness, intelligence on my other youtube channel @ForestForThought. It sounds like you've got the talent and skill to do anything, but that you're wrestling perfectionism and boredom. The secret to flow is to challenge yourself, so the question is, how could you push yourself to your limits, and why don't you?
@@actualizedinfp this may be unrelated but as I was reading this I got a flash back of my clg days. As you can imagine I was the slacker, barely ever went to class etc. during a seminar from a outside professional on our 2nd year, I kind of answered a few questions, the dude offered me a job right then there (after I graduate). This kind of put a spotlight on me and I was getting a bit more attention than I was comfortable with. Around the same time there was this practical exam or something, I don't remember what exactly that was but I do remember finishing early and sitting on the side bored out of my mind. There was this kid, the most dedicated dude in our year, came up to me and took a look at my 'project' and he was absolutely resentful. he said said something along the lines of I don't go to classes I don't do any of the work still I was better. he was sad, resentful and I knew he hated me. Come to think of it , this wasn't even the first time something like this happened. Long story short I dropped out of clg next year.
To answer your question I think I am afraid. Of resentment, of success, everything in fact. Ill watch your videos, hope it helps.
Thank you!
Thank you so much Erik, for your deeply life affirming videos on INFPs.
What an amazing video, thank you so much for your support of us INFPs..you are such an uplifting presence:).
Thank you so much! I really needed some pick me up... Been down in the dumps since last quarter of 2023... You're channel is very helpful. :) God bless you!
Лайк! Лайк! Лайк! Эрик огромное спасибо вам за такие отличные мотивирующие советы! ❤Очень классно быть INFP !! Это как подарок свыше и я бы с радостью отдала его другим людям, тем кто лучше сумеет им распорядится ..
Жаль что я по возрасту старая что бы менять этот мир (
Absolutely beautiful. This has spoken so directly to me, thank you so much Erik 😊 A fresh perspective
Thank you, Erik. I needed this today.
Thank you so much for this 💗
Thx, i needet that so badly ...
you are the cutest omg marry me
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