TomasM
Community Member
- MBTI
- INFJ
I would like to gain a better understanding of intuition so I'm creating this discussion as a method to compile the information such that it can be analyzed and narrowed down to something more specific. I believe this site is the best place to compile and observe collectively because those here appear to have the greatest awareness and experience dealing with this mysterious capacity.
Many years ago when I started working with MBTI I came across a book titled, Please Understand Me II by Keirsey. His work evaluated all of the data from MBTI and then attempted to identify commonalities across the types. In doing so four types emerged (SF, SP, NT, NF). From this I was able to determine that the core of every MBTI type originates from the S-N dichotomy. Most everyone seems to understand the five senses but there is a gap in the understanding of intuition. Finally, I had to ask myself some questions about these two states:
1) What exactly is intuition and how accurate is it?
2) Is intuition derived from both genetic and environmental factors and to what extent does each contribute?
3) Since it is a dichotomy does intuition extend itself from a deficiency in sensory function or is it an extra-sensory state of its own?
4) Can intuition be developed?
5) What value is there in having and/or developing intuition?
6) Is there a downside in having and/or developing intuition?
7) Are there other functions or abilities that branch off of a developed intuitive?
I'm sure there are many more questions but I'm going to stop at seven so we can keep the discussion somewhat manageable. I would like this dialogue to be uninhibited and free flowing such that every input is valued in it's own regard. I believe it is ok to ask for clarification through questions but I would like everyone to refrain from negative comments. I say this because I suspect that those with high level intuition have a tendency to internalize it out of fear. It's just that I believe the understanding of intuition is far more valuable than the fear of persecution. So, if we work together and self govern then we should be able to gain something profound.
Definition of intution: 1. immediate apprehension or cognition without reasoning or inferring. 2. : knowledge or conviction gained by intuition. 3. : the power or faculty of gaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference.
Many years ago when I started working with MBTI I came across a book titled, Please Understand Me II by Keirsey. His work evaluated all of the data from MBTI and then attempted to identify commonalities across the types. In doing so four types emerged (SF, SP, NT, NF). From this I was able to determine that the core of every MBTI type originates from the S-N dichotomy. Most everyone seems to understand the five senses but there is a gap in the understanding of intuition. Finally, I had to ask myself some questions about these two states:
1) What exactly is intuition and how accurate is it?
2) Is intuition derived from both genetic and environmental factors and to what extent does each contribute?
3) Since it is a dichotomy does intuition extend itself from a deficiency in sensory function or is it an extra-sensory state of its own?
4) Can intuition be developed?
5) What value is there in having and/or developing intuition?
6) Is there a downside in having and/or developing intuition?
7) Are there other functions or abilities that branch off of a developed intuitive?
I'm sure there are many more questions but I'm going to stop at seven so we can keep the discussion somewhat manageable. I would like this dialogue to be uninhibited and free flowing such that every input is valued in it's own regard. I believe it is ok to ask for clarification through questions but I would like everyone to refrain from negative comments. I say this because I suspect that those with high level intuition have a tendency to internalize it out of fear. It's just that I believe the understanding of intuition is far more valuable than the fear of persecution. So, if we work together and self govern then we should be able to gain something profound.
Definition of intution: 1. immediate apprehension or cognition without reasoning or inferring. 2. : knowledge or conviction gained by intuition. 3. : the power or faculty of gaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference.