Prayers for one of my favorite places, Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona which is being attacked by fires right now.
To the forest…
When I need to think clearly and feel my own energy, I head to the forest. Follow the opening in the tree.
The periwinkle is in bloom. Big time fairy flower over here.
Time to hang out for awhile and just enjoy. (check out all the dog hair on my pants)
Just take in the smells, sounds, and sights. Ahhhhhh. What all part fairies need.
May upcoming classes
I am at heart an introvert…
…that means I might need a day or two to hole up in my cave just to feel my own space or to process my day. It’s especially true when I am processing strong emotions or feelings.
…that means I enjoy my own company.
…that means I overload easily from too much people interaction, noise and activity.
…that means you can give me a pad of paper and some pens and markers and I’m happy for most the day.
…that means I am not trying to be mean when I go back into my cave and need cave time. It’s how I recharge.
…that means I don’t always like talking on the phone and long conversations can be draining.
…that means my physical space is very important to me and I don’t like to be intruded upon. Caves are sacred.
…that means I would hate a whole day filled with non-stop people. I’d feel like I was being swallowed up hole.
…that means I am just a little different then some people and need to be understood.
…that means I do relate the best with other introverts.
Yes, at heart, I am an introvert.
Sensitive INFJ?
I’ve been fascinated by the Myers Briggs system of classifying different personality types ever since I found out my type. I had finally found a fun free (most cost money) quiz to validate my type and had posted it to my FB personal page. Not surprisingly, many of my friends were a variation or close to my type! Which got me thinking…are many sensitive, empathic folks INFJs? (Or a very close variation?)
My research scientist mind went into overload.
I had posted that I wondered if Capricorns are all INFJs. But my friend and astrologer Jennifer Shelton had posted replied that most Cappys are Ts not Fs. I’m guessing because many of us are very logical/analytical and in our heads. She explained that there must be some other planet in my chart that made me an F. (Yup, Cancer rising, which according to Jennifer, are Fs.)
I decided to instead focus on learning about my code, rather then try to figure out this sensitive vs. INFJ puzzle.
I was delighted to find on the net several blogs and sites you might be interested in if you are an INFJ, like myself.
– Jennifer Soldner gives a thorough analysis on being an INFJ that is very helpful, and accepting. Check it out here. She tells us to embrace who we are by reading more about the type.
– I’ve discovered we are only 1% of the population! No wonder we can feel like aliens from another planet. 😉 Here’s a Portrait of an INFJ. Reading these sites, I’m learning more about myself that I had even known. I totally agree about INFJs being highly intuitive and “just knowing” things we can’t explain.
– According to Oddly Developed Types website, INFJs tend to be idealistic (yup), and be the “artsy types.”
Reading these websites, I’m finding these descriptions pretty accurate and do seem to describe many of my students and readers of my blog. Perhaps reading the INFJ descriptions on these pages would help others who are not like-minded to really understand us better.
And finally, a little scoping through the personality types, I found there’s Careers for INFJ Personality Types, which not surprisingly, include teaching/education and the creative arts, which many of us are drawn to. (Which also matches that we are the “artsy types.”) It does makes sense then, that if we are the highly intuitive ones who are drawn to the arts, then many of us are sensitive, being that many artists and intuitives are wired highly sensitive.
So, what about you? Does this hold true? Are you a sensitive and an INFJ or variation?
True Facts about Introvert Funny video
This is great:
Dog Lovers: 1000 Dog Portraits
I am pleased as punch that three of my dog illustrations have made it into Robynne Raye’s new book, 1000 Dog Portraits, now available on Amazon. Woot! Woot! What a way to honor Emma Lou (office assistant), Sarah (angel dog) and Lilibeth (angel dog)! I just ordered a few contributor copies. I never tire of seeing my work in print. It’s one of those healthy addictions. 🙂 To celebrate, it’s time to draw some more.
Are empaths affected by the moon?
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Today’s word is FUSSY. My clothes feel constricting, lights are too bright, and things can’t be fast enough today.
As empaths and sensitives, we know we are very affected by the energies surrounding us. We know when the air is too cold, or someone’s mood has just hit fiery before he realizes it, or when the overall mood theme for the day on Facebook is FRANTIC. Like little caterpillars we feel out the environment with our exposed feelers.
So if we have a full moon happening, and especially a lunar eclipse, do we feel the effects of that energy?
Years and years ago, there was a lunar eclipse followed by a solar eclipse, and my body went haywire. I was releasing a ton and have all kinds of weird symptoms, but was it the planetary action or what I was experiencing in my life at the time?
As women, our bodies are tuned into the moon through our cycles. And many who are not longer experiencing cycles still feel the effect of the moon. If the moon is more feminine then both male and female can relate when it is speaking, right?
I looked to the experts for my answers. The astrologers talk of this upcoming lunar eclipse and the many changes that will affect us.
Magical Recipes Online talks about the Druid Willow Moon. That name in itself sounds so imaginative and magical!
My friend Julia talks about the astrological overall themes we are feeling right now during this moon phase.
Several metaphysical astrology sites talk of huge emotional impacts this lunar eclipse will have. Hmmmmmm.
- According to NBC news, full moons can give us restless sleep. Link is over here.
- And over at this Australian news site, full moons and eclipses can cause mood swings. Feel like howling at the moon?
- Wikipedia coins the phrase “lunar effect” and says there is even a “lunar lunacy.” Nice! Now we have an excuse to go a little crazy.
As sensitives and empaths, we can swing past the research and go right to how we feel in this moment. I know when there is a full moon I do have a hard time sleeping, partly because the moon is shining so brightly into my window, and being so sensitive, I can feel it. I like a dark room when I sleep.
Perhaps we are picking up all the beliefs about the moon, and that collective unconscious is affecting what we think, influencing our thoughts. Regardless, I am fussy. I am restless. And I have this overwhelming urge to dance under the moonlight, ditch these restrictive clothes, and howl. Please don’t tell my neighbors. Now I have an excuse for my craziness. I have Lunar Lunacy. 😉
Check out my Help! I’m Sensitive book series here on the site.
Who are you responsible for?
I am learning…Many sensitive people carry too much. We’re the responsible type and have an inflated sense of what is our responsibility and what is not. Believe it or not, even though we care deeply for others, it is not our responsibility to make sure they are happy or their needs are met, it’s their job. (With the exclusion of the responsibility of taking care of children and animals). When we stand our ground and say what we need, and someone doesn’t like it, it’s not our responsibility. We need take care of ourselves. That’s our jobs. This morning a burst of guidance came through I wanted to share. I need to say this several times a day and let it sink in. 🙂
April’s Card
If you are pulled to this drawing, you are being asked to look at: When you are planted in wrong soil and you are not thriving, you feel there is something wrong with you, rather than the soil. This happens when we are in places or situations that are not good matches for us. I love the Indian Gardens message. Indian Gardens is a lovely forest area near Sedona, Arizona, not far from my home. It’s filled with fairy energy and well, I love fairies, being part fairy.
“This is a message about honoring yourself. Do not compare yourself to others or feel that there is something wrong with you. There are lots of forests, but this one has it’s own voice. It is special and enough to who it belongs to. When you honor and accept yourself and your uniqueness, the world will reflect that back to you.”
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