Post by shieru on Jul 12, 2016 10:35:25 GMT
i'm Alerith on the cognitive type forum. but Alerith is, admittedly, a certain degree of persona, and not entirely indicative of the essential reality of my TiNe nature. i am a timid creature underneath it all; a motionless observer, invisible, who is forever uncertain.
the world has told me again and again that i should be more confident. but certainty isn't the point, to me. actually, i think that the notion of certainty is illogical, being that we humans are such finite creatures, limited by the scope of our 5 senses and the subjective nature of our psychology. how can we ever reasonably be certain of anything? such a notion is a false comfort which postpones forward questioning that might more deeply reveal the truth desired to begin with. and yet, i think in many cases, it is the concept of certainty which drives questioning - for without the possibility of a conclusive answer, the pursuit of truth seems a futile endeavor. from what i've come to see, human motivations so often are derived from fundamentally irrational concepts. however, if they are seen for what they are - and therefore balanced with reality - i think that one can be inspired by these concepts at the same time as achieving rationality.
i wonder, should i venture to say anything at all here?.. should i retract my words now.. are they inaccurate?.. i feel so pretentious talking about myself. intro threads are awkward >.<
but somehow i'm compelled to give this a try. here am i, among others who - at least theoretically - most closely share my experience of life/the world. others who may share the same affinities, traits and aspirations; who may be able to understand.. that sacred concept forever in mind, but most always out of reach in reality. i find myself so curious at the thought of this, understanding and being understood, and of collaboratively coming to know the truth about what it means to be TiNe. curiosity may well be the end of me someday ^.^
hope is another one of those things like certainty.. a paradox of the human mind/heart. but i hope to learn more about all of you, and to share, if possible, in mutual understanding.
the world has told me again and again that i should be more confident. but certainty isn't the point, to me. actually, i think that the notion of certainty is illogical, being that we humans are such finite creatures, limited by the scope of our 5 senses and the subjective nature of our psychology. how can we ever reasonably be certain of anything? such a notion is a false comfort which postpones forward questioning that might more deeply reveal the truth desired to begin with. and yet, i think in many cases, it is the concept of certainty which drives questioning - for without the possibility of a conclusive answer, the pursuit of truth seems a futile endeavor. from what i've come to see, human motivations so often are derived from fundamentally irrational concepts. however, if they are seen for what they are - and therefore balanced with reality - i think that one can be inspired by these concepts at the same time as achieving rationality.
i wonder, should i venture to say anything at all here?.. should i retract my words now.. are they inaccurate?.. i feel so pretentious talking about myself. intro threads are awkward >.<
but somehow i'm compelled to give this a try. here am i, among others who - at least theoretically - most closely share my experience of life/the world. others who may share the same affinities, traits and aspirations; who may be able to understand.. that sacred concept forever in mind, but most always out of reach in reality. i find myself so curious at the thought of this, understanding and being understood, and of collaboratively coming to know the truth about what it means to be TiNe. curiosity may well be the end of me someday ^.^
hope is another one of those things like certainty.. a paradox of the human mind/heart. but i hope to learn more about all of you, and to share, if possible, in mutual understanding.