Ginger

This is very interesting to see everyone's personality results! I find it fascinating to learn more about ourselves andhow we relate to others. I have taken the Kiersey personality test many times and always find my results in the Portrait of an INFP - Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving (Introverted Feeling with Extraverted Intuition)

The Idealist

As an INFP, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your personal value system. Your secondary mode is external, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.

INFPs, more than other iNtuitive Feeling types, are focused on making the world a better place for people. Their primary goal is to find out their meaning in life. What is their purpose? How can they best serve humanity in their lives? They are idealists and perfectionists, who drive themselves hard in their quest for achieving the goals they have identified for themselves

INFPs are highly intuitive about people. They rely heavily on their intuitions to guide them, and use their discoveries to constantly search for value in life. They are on a continuous mission to find the truth and meaning underlying things. Every encounter and every piece of knowledge gained gets sifted through the INFP's value system, and is evaluated to see if it has any potential to help the INFP define or refine their own path in life. The goal at the end of the path is always the same - the INFP is driven to help people and make the world a better place.

Generally thoughtful and considerate, INFPs are good listeners and put people at ease. Although they may be reserved in expressing emotion, they have a very deep well of caring and are genuinely interested in understanding people. This sincerity is sensed by others, making the INFP a valued friend and confidante. An INFP can be quite warm with people he or she knows well.

INFPs do not like conflict, and go to great lengths to avoid it. If they must face it, they will always approach it from the perspective of their feelings. In conflict situations, INFPs place little importance on who is right and who is wrong. They focus on the way that the conflict makes them feel, and indeed don't really care whether or not they're right. They don't want to feel badly. This trait sometimes makes them appear irrational and illogical in conflict situations. On the other hand, INFPs make very good mediators, and are typically good at solving other people's conflicts, because they intuitively understand people's perspectives and feelings, and genuinely want to help them.

INFPs are flexible and laid-back, until one of their values is violated. In the face of their value system being threatened, INFPs can become aggressive defenders, fighting passionately for their cause. When an INFP has adopted a project or job which they're interested in, it usually becomes a "cause" for them. Although they are not detail-oriented individuals, they will cover every possible detail with determination and vigor when working for their "cause".

When it comes to the mundane details of life maintenance, INFPs are typically completely unaware of such things. They might go for long periods without noticing a stain on the carpet, but carefully and meticulously brush a speck of dust off of their project booklet.

INFPs do not like to deal with hard facts and logic. Their focus on their feelings and the Human Condition makes it difficult for them to deal with impersonal judgment. They don't understand or believe in the validity of impersonal judgment, which makes them naturally rather ineffective at using it. Most INFPs will avoid impersonal analysis, although some have developed this ability and are able to be quite logical. Under stress, it's not uncommon for INFPs to mis-use hard logic in the heat of anger, throwing out fact after (often inaccurate) fact in an emotional outburst.

INFPs have very high standards and are perfectionists. Consequently, they are usually hard on themselves, and don't give themselves enough credit. INFPs may have problems working on a project in a group, because their standards are likely to be higher than other members' of the group. In group situations, they may have a "control" problem. The INFP needs to work on balancing their high ideals with the requirements of every day living. Without resolving this conflict, they will never be happy with themselves, and they may become confused and paralyzed about what to do with their lives.

INFPs are usually talented writers. They may be awkard and uncomfortable with expressing themselves verbally, but have a wonderful ability to define and express what they're feeling on paper. INFPs also appear frequently in social service professions, such as counselling or teaching. They are at their best in situations where they're working towards the public good, and in which they don't need to use hard logic.

INFPs who function in their well-developed sides can accomplish great and wonderful things, which they will rarely give themselves credit for. Some of the great, humanistic catalysts in the world have been INFPs.

http://www.personalitypage.com/INFP.html

It is an excellent source on pioneer living. I'm sure your DD wrote the report beautifully based on this knowledge and the passion of your family values. And I think the teacher may have learned something applicable that day

Thank you,Vipper for posting this. How inspirational!

And such an amazing good writer your DD is!!

After reading this, I just know in my heart that I was meant to be a pioneer woman. Hard work, yes, but a rewarding, simplistic and pure lifestyle really appeals to me. Keeping family close and being self-sufficient never goes out of style in my book.

I spent a lot of time along the Oregon Coast growing up, you brought back fond memories. The Washington Coast is beautiful to but does not have the same kind of sandy beaches it is much more rocky. But I love it to.

would you believe trar1 on both yahoo and msn messengers. I haven't used the ICQ in a long long time. I think I stuffed it in a storage drive on my computer. Maybe I'll check that out one of these days.

Pretty cool when you finally get it right, all the messed up ones work.

Now we'll see if I can follow directions. Thanks Cat. I think I know what I did wrong. Be back in a min.

this is a test. Ok remember that I am a little old granny and need all the help I can get. so please someone show me how to write the thing with all its little parts in tact. PLEASE and THANK YOU

So nice to see you and have you here. We'll all try to be good on the West Coast just for you. LOL Have a good day and what do you have in store for us.

I am another that is in shock. We always think of the friends we've made as going on forever. God Bless this Family.

Rose I am so sorry to hear this news. I know how hard you have tried for so long to make your son comfortble and happy at home. My prayers are with all of you. Hugs to you.

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Darlene you have always tried to give more than is humanly possible in my opinion, so now relax and just be happy. It will all come together and it will be 110%just like you always want things done. Only this time how about 1% from 110 people. Best of luck to you and your family, you definitely deserve it.

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This should do it. Thank you.

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Here goes we'll see if I got it right.Not positive if it requires an edit to show the first time. Anyway thank you MM and I'll try and get it.

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I'm here from Eastern Washington. The forum is looking mighty spiffy these days. Hi all.TRAR1

Don't suppose I could get directions to put trar1 back on board or get a new one. Don't have a clue how it is done. The brain has reached the age of AWOL.

Here I am always close by, just quiet these days.I'll take some lemon in my water please. Everyone have a good day.