This week I want to share with you the fourth mode of the brain, located in the right basal part of our brain. The two functions associated with this mode are Extroverted and Introverted Feeling. Through this mode we reach out and attempt to connect on an emotional level with others. For the introverted Feeling person, this means finding a one on one personal relationship that creates the emotional responses of feeling cared for and loved. For the extroverted feeling person it involves being part of and belonging to a social group that enhances the belief that we are all one at some level.
Introverted Feeling relies heavily upon how things feel. It is one of the most subjective modes of all eight. The question becomes, how does this person make me feel. If I feel appreciated and attended to, then I draw closer. If I feel threatened or disrespected by another, then I will move away from the other. There is also a strong desire to express love through some type of art. Music and poetry are often excellent mediums for expressing the introverted feeling nature. When taken too far, introverted feelings becomes hypersensitive to criticism or being ignored. The moods of others are taken personally. It can also be difficult for the person who leads with this function to create healthy boundaries as he/she forgets where he or she ends and the other begins. This function is the most likely to struggle with being overly idealistic. They can expect others to always be there for them and loss and betrayal are hard to take.
Extroverted Feeling is interested in group harmony. Leading with this function brings a certain desire to bring people together in unity. This function seeks emotional connection through teamwork and group activity. These people can be diplomats, always communicating with hope and inspiration. They have a desire to take care of others, making sure they feel included. All of their decisions are weighed considering how these decisions will affect others. Extroverted Feeling is in tune with what is socially acceptable. People with this function prominent in the profile will enjoy social media and may spend hours on Facebook, posting their favorite inspirational quotes and videos. Extroverted Feeling people are the most likely to engage in rescuing others. Because they hate to see others suffer, they will step in and make a situation easier for someone, but may rob that person of learning valuable lessons. Because these individuals tend to avoid conflict, issues can become repressed and lead to excess drama in group settings.
Both Extroverted and Introverted Feeling brain types place a high priority on spiritual experiences. The bulk of their energy goes toward bonding with others and creating intimacy and interdependency.
Would you like to know what function has the most influence on your thinking? Check out my website for more information on Astro-Brain Dynamics.
I highly recommend the work of David Ricco. Below is a You Tube link where he talks about one of his books called Daring to Trust. He has several books which are easy to read. Check out his website at http://davericho.com/
Till next week, I leave you with words of the Loving Kindness Meditation
May You Be Safe
May You Be Peaceful
May You Be Well
May You Be Happy
Till next week......
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