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 People with Type Four personalities are wonderfully creative and expressive even though they may be introverts and therefore quiet about letting other people know all about themselves. While they may seem self-absorbed, they are really trying to learn about who they are and to highlight those characteristics that distinguish them as individuals. It is difficult for them to think of themselves as one of many, and they would rather be defined by their shortcomings or inadequacies than to lose a sense of uniqueness. Because of this, Fours begin to focus on their flaws and become envious of others whom they romanticize as having all the things they themselves long for. When Fours allow their own creative juices to flow, they express their uniqueness through beautiful words, images, design, interiors or landscapes, and they delight in the creative expressions of others as well. They are often intuitive and tap into the deeper layers of the personal and collective unconscious. They care about feelings and are willing to talk about the truth of their own inner experiences. At an early age, Fours needed their families
to respond to them but, for whatever reason, that connection was never
adequately made, so little Fours decided there must be something wrong
with them if even their own mothers and fathers could not relate to them.
They set out, albeit unconsciously, to provide for themselves and often
through a rich fantasy life. In a subtle way, they developed a tendency
to be critical of others who do not comply with their internal sense of
how things should be. Although they believe they could be happy if only
they were totally free to be themselves, their real freedom comes through
embracing the inherent perfection of all creation, including themselves.
FAMOUS FOURS: Johnny Depp, Jackie Onassis, Anais Nin, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Anne Rice.
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