Being INFJ-A

Written By | Sabrina Tarzi

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

An “advocate.” I would have never actually figured it out without researching the psychology behind it. I wanted to know my personality type to understand my mind. Why does it never stop? Yet why do I always know what to say? (Ok, well, I like always like to think before I talk.) It took years trying to figure this out. From having friends and family constantly asking me for advice, leading them to the right path, you think, takes a lot of experience, which I mean I do have, but it’s more about being very observant. As a child, I would pay close attention to everything that’s now built into me to being fully aware at all times, yet still being clumsy only because of all that goes through my mind. Though nowadays, the beauty of reading more about myself and the 16 different personalities… It truly puts ease in my brain, where I can see words of the language, I think!

Oh, the changes I have made! Learning about INFJ-A leads me now to be able to predict and plan things easier and accept myself. So yes, planning and organizing is the perfect daily life I aim for. I don’t mean to say I am perfect, but I genuinely strive to be a perfectionist. I aim to lead and inspire in the humblest way I can. Not to overthink that, but yes, really, I aim to be there for people and help them accept their minds. It’s compelling, and we cannot underestimate it because you’re capable of staying calm through any obstacle once you study it. You will finally solve your problems! I say things in a way that no one else does because my mind is constantly running with everything at once. This also links to my creativity! (The fun part.) Imagination is the golden path to everywhere. I somehow achieve all my goals because of my self-acceptance! 

It’s ok to think differently! Being so unique does not mean something is wrong with you; it’s merely a gift, blessing, superpower! But wait, there’s no way we are perfect, even with this “superpower” because there’s also self-acceptance involved! Overthinking gets us nowhere; as we inspire, we also heal ourselves too. There is nothing wrong with having that personal space so we can recharge. That’s the Main Key because we need to give each other the room to grow, be ourselves, and exercise our diversity. We need to give each additional space to both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion. It’s best to be ourselves and never stop inspiring. Wisdom comes most easily to those who dare to embrace life without judgment and are willing to not know, sometimes for a long time. It requires us to be more fully and simply alive than we have been taught to be. It may be of necessity for us to suffer. But ultimately, we will be more than we were when we began. There is the seed of greater wholeness in everyone. 

As humans, we are continually growing, and learning as we grow is another excellent part. It’s exciting to keep learning and being passionate about many things. Even when you cannot decide which path to take, you can learn from the wrong direction by being cautious and prepared. There are different ways of making routines that many people like to do, and that’s ok! Although I want to wake up and exercise or do many stretches, usually involving yoga. Then never missing a meal, getting involved with loved ones, letting my creativity out in art or cooking, mediation any time of the day needed, and best of all, taking a deep breath in and telling myself that I can do this! Any obstacle I can get through.

Helping people is what I aspire to do, and the motivation comes naturally by just doing all things with love! It’s hard to keep the same routine every day, but in time it can happen because the more good you do, the more you will miss it. Reading passages like this one, watching videos, and seeking out people can be a lot more helpful than we think. Even if someone doesn’t understand, the kind of empathy we receive is always great. 

If one doesn’t give it, though, I know the feeling, but I taught myself not to let it get to me by simply being the bigger person and telling them that hey, thanks for trying, and I’m sure you’re going through your own things! Spread kindness no matter what! Because just like me, everyone is still learning. Every moment we have to let someone leave with a genuine smile is an accomplishment. Never stop bringing the best out of yourself and others who are only trying to get through this life!

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