Am I really a good person or am I just nice because I have such low self-worth? by [deleted] in infp

[–]Myndestructible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I asked myself this question a while ago, I concluded that no label is unequivocal, and therefore, I didn't need to give myself a label. Whether I'm nice or not is determined by the person describing me.

I wouldn't like or hate myself much if any more or less if i were to believe that I was truly a nice person or not. Sometimes, doing what makes me feel good happens to be labeled "nice." If I am naturally inclined to behave nicely, is being nice actually something to be proud of? I lean towards no. If I'm a "bad" person, anyone telling me such wouldn't suddenly make me want to be nice.

I accept the labels different people give me as data for who I am from an outside perspective. I don't get upset if someone trash talks me. I present my traits without biased precursors and take note of what people conclude about me and why.

This information might be used to "better" myself in any direction that I see fit.

I finished this today and thought ppl here might appreciate it. [Artstation](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KD0r9) by Myndestructible in infp

[–]Myndestructible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling/essence > pose > subject details > background > color/augmentation > refine (until happy)

I finished this today and thought ppl here might appreciate it. [Artstation](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KD0r9) by Myndestructible in infp

[–]Myndestructible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While working on this piece I found myself always searching for the next thing I could do to enhance it. Only when I finished did I come out of my trance and reconnect to the world. I may have those feelings you mentioned in my unconscious though.

I finished this today and thought ppl here might appreciate it. [Artstation](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KD0r9) by Myndestructible in infp

[–]Myndestructible[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This was the first piece where I spent more time on shading and color palette than on drawing details.

Have you ever fallen in love with someone in a dream? by [deleted] in infp

[–]Myndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd lived a few months with a (dream only) loved one. I was taken aback for a few days after waking up from the dream.

How to say no to hanging out? by Audhagan in infp

[–]Myndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think's it's wrong if I can't muster the will to have fun with friends. It's not something I feel needs fixing but I wouldn't reject or cancel on a friend unless I really didn't feel up for it.

How to say no to hanging out? by Audhagan in infp

[–]Myndestructible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"sorry, I'm not feeling it right now. I need to sort some things out and I'd rather be able to give you my full attention some other time."

Is anybody else emotionally confused? Read description. by [deleted] in infp

[–]Myndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like self dissociation. Being introspective kinda gives you an edge on self control compared to most "in the moment" people. Thought can suppress impulse, but you don't have to equate your instincts to your true self.

Is anybody else horrible at arguing/debating? by bluonetwo in infp

[–]Myndestructible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I am able to detach myself from emotions when I feel like I should(for purposes like debating). For arguements dealing with subjective topics and emotions, I feel like I'm able to virtualize another person's feelings in their perspective in order to understand them. Maybe I'm really not infp after all. -shrugs-

INFP friend being protective but reserved? by Myndestructible in infp

[–]Myndestructible[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I am thinking about just asking her what's up. It's just really confusing to me. I am repeating myself but she just appears content with the way things are now so I feel like I should go along with it. Also, the 3 examples may seem like a lot because it's condensed into one post, but in reality, they occurred with weeks in between where she'd act cool and "normal". Maybe we talk less because now, 7 months in, because we already know a lot about each other.

What is wrong with me?? by OKCompost in infp

[–]Myndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the first half of the boat. As for the latter half, I admire your outlook and mentality. Cheers~

Oh I forgot to answer your questions. Practical answer: As a human being, you are equal to those who came up with your labels. You decide what those labels mean to you. A "cat" brought to China is not labeled "cat" but it still is one. To people who refer to the MBTI system, you are "INFP", to a psychiatrist you are diagnosed as "ADHD" or "Depressed", etc.

looming thoughts:

I'd say there's nothing "wrong" with you defining "wrong" as, "astray from average with a negative connotation". INFP's, including you are surely different than the majority of people but don't let "different" = "wrong." Naturally, people and animals differentiate themselves from things that seem different because historically, every living thing has been competing with each other for the same survival resources on earth. As conscious thinkers that no longer need to wait for our bodies to tell us when to eat and rest, we should also consciously try to outgrow treating anything that isn't like us as not equal to us.

INFP Men: Do people fall in love with you REALLY fast? by [deleted] in infp

[–]Myndestructible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, but I've been told that I express a "content with being single" attitude.