INFJs and Empaths discussion

Welcome to a group specifically for the INFJ Myers-Briggs personality type and those who identify as being empathic! Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the rest of the group.

Feel free to mention your Myers-Briggs type as well as whether you are an empath, highly sensitive person or any other information about your unique personality.

I will go first to get the ball rolling. My name is Jennifer Soldner and I am an INFJ, empath (or clairsentient) and highly sensitive person. To my current awareness, I am empathic towards individuals, animals, objects and locations.

It is my hope that this group is a safe space to share books specifically geared towards our personality type. After introducing yourself, please feel free to take a moment to add some books for others to read. Discussions are welcome and highly encouraged!

It is so nice to meet you all!

I am INFP... Can I still join?

Emma wrote: "I am INFP... Can I still join?"

Absolutely and welcome! INFPs and INFJs share so many traits that there is much we can gain from one another. Every type is welcome in this group!

Jennifer wrote: "Welcome to a group specifically for the INFJ Myers-Briggs personality type and those who identify as being empathic! Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the rest of the group.

Feel free ..."

Hi Jennifer! I just joined the group and am so happy to have found you guys. Nice to meet you here :)

Hey there, Jennifer - I'm long overdue for an intro, so here goes! I'm an INFJ and would say my empathic ability depends on where I'm at in life. As a caregiver for a special needs son, I've been sheltered at home for many years and am a bit out of touch with the community. When I'm involved in a church or other organization, though, I find that I'm very sensitive to other people's needs and emotions (religious people will say I'm prophetic, and non-religious folks will joke that I'm psychic). The more I'm involved with people, the stronger the impact.

Books that have helped me are "The Introvert Advantage" by Marti Olsen Laney, and--of course--your book, "A Look Inside A Rare Mind". I have your "The Empathic INFJ" on my list, too. Definitely need to find more time to read. :)

Glad to be out here!

Hi, everyone,
I think I'm a strange kind of empath--sometimes I feel badly for something someone else did or due to something suffered by someone near me.
Anyway, some version of that is probably good for a writer.

Welcome, welcome to the land of people creepily exactly like you!
Here you'll find:
-Mirrors of your own opinions
-Relatable sayings
-people who understand you
And much, much more!
Enjoy your stay!
(I was trying for a caesar flickerman kind of thing but it didn't work. I'm an INFP btw but there is no INFP group so I thought I was close enougj to qualify.))

Hi there! My name is Kelly. I've just this past year came to find out I am an INFJ and reconnect with my clairsentient nature, and spirituality in general. Its as if my 3rd eye was just opened one day and my nature came flooding back to me. Since then I've been on a journey of self discovery, spiritual growth, and trying to tear down my ego. So many things and information has been pouring into me and I've really no one whom I can share my experiences and sights to without fear of being ostracized or labled crazy. I'm hoping to reach out and find people who are experiencing similar things in their life.
I've always been extremely intuitive and sensitive. Animals and plants seemed to communicate to me in a way more easily understood (or rather, felt than humans), I've been able to feel emotional imprints in homes and structures, some people seem to gravitate to me like I'm a shady tree in the dessert, I cannot stand large crowds or chaotic environments. Aside from all this I get impressions, unbiden, from people that are either insights into their nature or future events yet to come. I also see energy all around. Whether as fields, auras, or just energy in the air. I know this is a lot, but I'm hoping maybe someone here can relate to something. Can't wait to hear! Thanks!

Hello fellow INFJs!

I thought you might be interested in a blog I just wrote about being an INFJ writer: https://elkesilvarain.co.uk/2017/01/08/an-infj-writer-the-pros/

That pretty much introduces me :) I'm an INFJ and HSP (highly sensitive person) so definitely an empath. An over-empath really... As you may read in my blog, my INFJ personality type has everything to do with my writing, which I think is a good thing. I'm hoping to connect with other INFJs/HSPs.

Hi,

Greetings from Northern New Mexico. INFJs are my favorite people. I never seem to meet any in person. If there were more in my general vicinity I'd probably be more of an ENFP. I'm curious to see what everybody is reading. Thank you for having me in the group.

Hi all,
I myself am an INFJ and am so glad to have found this group! I currently have an ad running on how you can win a free copy of my new book--Spirit and Belief! Check out my website:wwwspiritandbelief.com My book discusses how you can use your intuitive gifts everyday and I detail personal stories of how it worked for me. I hope to connect with some of you and share your interests!

Hello, I'm Maria and I am a INFJ. Yes I am an empath. Ummm idk what else to put but yeah :)

Hey everyone, I'm Vivian and it's nice to meet other INFJs and even any INFPs :) Being too empathetic is something I am definitely working on! My favorite book is whichever one I am reading at the moment, which is constantly changing....

Hello. I am Amanda, an INFJ, and an empath. I love sunlight, trees, and books. Ideally, I am with a book under a tree under the sun's warm light. I actually swap back and forth between I and E depending on where I am. I both get scared and lead, easily.

Hello,
I am Vince from the uk. I'm an inquisitive, passionate INFJ, libra also an empath. I would like to meet and chat with others alike. I love to meditate each day (trained Meditation teacher), workout and read Hindu philosophy, spirituality (Bhagavad Gita, Sadhguru) I'm super thrilled to be on this journey of spiritual awakening and hope to meet like minded people to share experience with. Hope you are all well! :)

Hello:
My name is Rick Novak. I'm an INFJ artist and writer. I'm new to Goodreads, I just published my first book "Eyes of an Artist" and I'm hoping to get to know all of you because I feel we as a sensitive minority can find strength and encouragement in one another.

Jeff, I think it's great for a writer. Go for it

Kelly wrote: "Hi there! My name is Kelly. I've just this past year came to find out I am an INFJ and reconnect with my clairsentient nature, and spirituality in general. Its as if my 3rd eye was just opened one ..." It's almost like we INFJs are the only ones who can see the energy. I believe we as humans are much much greater than most people think. You see it, that's truly special.

Hi my name is Kunal and im an INFJ. Found out about 2 years and have spent most of my time since then devouring books on the topic.
Do you guys have book recommendations for the same?

This book: Was That Really Me? How Everyday Stress Brings Out Our Hidden Personality

Greetings,

Recently, I learned of the label INFJ personality type. I am unfamiliar with this type, but I am eager to learn more now that I've been told that I am an INFJ advocate/counselor type. I'm an empath and highly sensitive to energies and vibrations. I'll check out the titles listed on this thread. Thank you all for the group.

Hey everyone! I know this group isn't exactly 'active', but I'm going to post this anyway.

I am a fellow INFJ empath, and am SUPER excited to be publishing my first 2 books this month on that topic. I am an emotional wellness and awakening mentor, teaching emotional mastery through self love and shadow work, and my first book, 'Feelings First Shadow Work' has already been getting some amazing advanced reading reviews outside of Goodreads, and I'd like to start spreading the word here.

I'm offering an eBook version to anyone who resonates with the description below and wants to read it, in exchange for an honest review here on Goodreads.

Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to sharing this wisdom with you!

(NOTE - No limit on the amount of giveaways).

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hi, as far as i know im INFJ as well :)