After completing the Jung Typology Test, I was classified as being extrinsic, intuitive, feeling, and judging, or an ENFJ. The results also offered an elaboration of what exactly this means as it applies to me. The first description that struck me was being told that “ENFJs are the benevolent ‘pedagogues’ of humanity.” Right then and there, that very first sentence, I was already in agreement, especially since I am trying to get my degree in teaching students with special needs.
Then the description goes on to say that people with my personality type “have tremendous power to manipulate others with their phenomenal interpersonal skills and unique salesmanship.” With this statement, I wasn’t very surprised, but rather, I felt flattered. More so on the phrase “power to manipulate others” because with the group of friends I have surrounded myself with; a battle of words, wits, and schemes is pretty much our game, although we all do respect each other.
However, the description does go on to say, “But it’s usually not meant as manipulation – ENFJs generally believe in their dreams, and see themselves as helpers and enablers.” That sentence right there struck me the most because a helper and an enabler is pretty much the kind of person I see myself as. I say this because that’s generally what being a special education instructor is all about. I believe that the most fulfilling lives are those that have lived to help others. However, the only way to be able to do that is to have a firm understanding in the individual we set ourselves to be. I feel that I know who I am and am very comfortable with myself. Because of that, I want to be able to help others reach this level of confidence in oneself because it is empowering, and when used appropriately, one’s dreams stop becoming only a dream, but something that will come in a matter of time.
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