Could it be, that one ninth of all people are romantics?
Fours are the deep-sea divers of the psyche: they delve into the inner world of the human soul and return to the surface, reporting on what they found. They are able to communicate subtle truths about the human condition in ways that are profound, beautiful, and affecting. In a fundamental way, Fours remind us of our deepest humanity—that which is most personal, hidden, and precious about us but which is, paradoxically, also the most universal.
Because of their attunement to their inner states—to their subconscious feelings and impulses—Fours are usually highly intuitive, an attitude that feeds their self-discovery and creativity. Although they may have intellectual gifts, they tend to rely primarily on what their intuitions are telling them about themselves and their environment from moment to moment. Often Fours are not sure how they are able to arrive at their insights; they find the inner workings of their consciousness mysterious and surprising.
Carol, who earlier discussed the limitations of her self-consciousness, here relates the gift of her intuition.
I feel things without always being aware of what I am feeling. For example, I may get an uneasy feeling inside in certain situations and not know what is causing it. Over the years, I have learned to pay attention to that feeling… At my best, I am highly intuitive. I know things without knowing how. I sit bolt upright in the middle of the night and know the answer to a dilemma. At those times there is absolutely no doubt in my mind, even when I would have preferred a different answer.
This book describes the good, bad, ugly, and secret parts of me. We romantics, always thinking we are so unique, special, misunderstood, and yet fatally flawed. If a book describes me to the T, could it be? that it describes us all?
Fours are always so busy withdrawing, it could be that 1 out of every 9 people is a Four, and you’d never know it, especially if you’re a Four yourself.
Part of you doesn’t want to hear it. But there is that other part that has always longed to just fit in and be normal. To be the eternal outsider, no more.
