There are two types of people in the world: the thinkers and the feelers. Of course, there is a large spectrum on both sides, but I’ve always known that I fall on the feeling side. For a while, I thought that meant that I was weak. However, now I see that makes me stronger.
If you are familiar with the Myers Briggs personality test, you will know that your personality type either has an “F” in it or a “T” in it. I’m an INFP, so I’m definitely an “F.” Furthermore, INFPs tend to internalize all of their feelings, which may make me seem like a “T,” but I promise you, the feelings are all there, and even stronger than if I were to externalize them.
While I used to think that being a feeler was a bad thing, I see that it’s an enormous advantage. One thing that is so special about feeling everything so strongly is that I can connect with people on a multitude of levels. I have no shortage of empathy and compassion. My conscience is my compass. That’s not a bad thing. It makes me human. It makes me a woman of character.
I value kindness, compassion, and grace. These all stem from my feeling personal type. I’m not reckless with other people’s emotions because I know that feelings matter.
While rational thought is obviously very important, the feeling part of my personality keeps me from getting too Machiavellian. It keeps my morals close to my heart. It makes me stand out as a leader because I put the well-being of others first.
You can tell me that feelings are overrated. You can tell me that my emotions make me weak. However, I beg to differ.