There is another thing I hear repeatedly attributed to 4’s which is that we place the highest value on things/people that are “unique,” but I find it’s not about being unique - it’s about being authentic… authentic in the ways a person is unique and different, and also authentic in the ways they/we are average, normal, or complete cliches…. authentic in faults and imperfections too- which as you said, a 4 can accept and appreciate in ourselves and others.
Yes! Great distinction — it's definitely about authenticity and not expressly about being "different."
I agree that authenticity is about being true to all facets of oneself, including the normal and commonplace stuff. It's the dynamic mix of characteristics that make a person who they are, and that's what we appreciate!
I find that other types either avoid flaws or harp on them. 4 doesn't do either.
Well said!
There is another thing I hear repeatedly attributed to 4’s which is that we place the highest value on things/people that are “unique,” but I find it’s not about being unique - it’s about being authentic… authentic in the ways a person is unique and different, and also authentic in the ways they/we are average, normal, or complete cliches…. authentic in faults and imperfections too- which as you said, a 4 can accept and appreciate in ourselves and others.
Yes! Great distinction — it's definitely about authenticity and not expressly about being "different."
I agree that authenticity is about being true to all facets of oneself, including the normal and commonplace stuff. It's the dynamic mix of characteristics that make a person who they are, and that's what we appreciate!
I find that other types either avoid flaws or harp on them. 4 doesn't do either.