I want to get a PhD and get involved in scientific research. I've made some strong inroads so far. I also want to fall in love and have those feelings returned.
As for society, i want to see more social justice. I want the gap between the rich and the poor to decrease. I want barriers preventing people from attaining education and healthcare to be removed. I want our society to become more sustainable. I want us to become responsible global citizens and to use our prosperity to help the developing nations of the world.
As for society, i want to see more social justice. I want the gap between the rich and the poor to decrease. I want barriers preventing people from attaining education and healthcare to be removed. I want our society to become more sustainable. I want us to become responsible global citizens and to use our prosperity to help the developing nations of the world.
To be a scientific researcher, that would really require loads of introverted thinking (Ti)! I've been thinking how, as an INFP can adapt to such intellectually demanding career? Like any other qualities that are important? I'm really interested!
The further into it I get the more I feel that I might be getting in out of my depth. I've done well in my studies so far. I came fourth out of about 500-700 people last semester. But it keeps getting harder and harder, so I'm not sure if I will be able to maintain that level of performance.
Self belief is so important. When you don't believe in yourself, you have a tendency to give up without even trying. I figure that we only live once, so I'm going to shoot for the stars and try and not let self doubt hold me back.
@Luke @Marimeli
It's really a pity that many world issues remain unsolved. I recalled one of the professors that I knew who teaches history suggested something called 'law of unintended consequences'. That really disappointed me quite much for the subject that I major which is Economics; the 'law' seemed to blame everything that cannot be explained or predicted. Afterall, that is quite true. Not matter how theories have made any types of quantitative or qualtitative analyses, the uninteneded which is beyond the framework of theories always appeares. Anyway, I still think to know something is better than nothing and I found being an academic is intellectually stimulating. So, life goes on... And, as an INFP, I tend to think that if people have love, problem solved![]()
I think his point was that since original research takes place on untrodden ground, you're bound to feel like you don't really know what you're doing sometimes, but that means you're doing it right. In the sciences, it's easier for people to see practical applications of your work; people are always challenging me, however, on why my field even matters. For me it's partly to avoid facile conclusions like the "law" your prof mentioned. There are many truths in literary worlds and it behooves us to learn them, and learn from them
Sorry for making it so long. :tongue: And it was kind of spontaneous too, I was writing about imagination and I suddenly had the urge to write down as best as I could the way I would like to experience life. Though practical changes are rarely mentioned; but I hope for those to occur too, mainly in a way to help everyone experience something similar to this, or what makes a person just as happy.I envision a colorful world. The days are truly bright, the sky so blue with pure white clouds and a brighty yellow sun. The day-by-day is less concrete; anything is possible. Every day is a new opportunity, and the sunsets... are magical. Even the normal sunset can make the whole sky orange or red, and the twilight; it's full of a cool, windy breeze full of life, the sky can be anywhere from deep blue to a beautiful purple; it provokes silent reflection, even with friends. The nights are even cooler, the sky is a mixture of jet-black with energy blue clouds.
Space is not the final frontier. There is still so much to explore in the universe. We all share an existence so much grander together. Our minds can create anything we choose. Magic is possible. Light and darkness exist and are palpable. God can be met.
Friendship lasts forever. A bond made transcends the physical body and accompanies our heart, wherever we are. True love exists, and is not torn apart by death. Moments spent with friends and loved ones, moments full of fun, joy, and passion are worth infinitely more than all the work in the world. Work is substituted for passionate self-expression and contribution.
Life is an adventure, not a struggle or even a game. It's a story, who for every person holds a happy ending, a happy ending which is at the same time a new beginning, that can bring forth newer and greater adventures. The spiral of creative self-realization shall never end. Every spirit travels toward infinity in a journey that never ends.
Rest is guaranteed. Relaxation, time off, is always available, and even then only to recover one's energy to start again. Existence is no longer revolved around duties, but opportunities, and chances for growth. Eighty years, or even a hundred, is a short time, but the moments we can create belong with us for eternity.
Bright, passionate fire; deep, moving water; strong, unshakable earth; and high, soaring, dreaming air; each element inspires us to do our best. The fantastic is reality, anything is possible, anyone is approachable, anyhow is guaranteed.
Whether we fly great distances feeling the wind against our faces. Whether we spend all night partying in cities full of lights and glowing colors. Whether we spend silent, eternal moments connecting with nature, and with planet Earth herself. Whether we write incredible stories, paint inspiring art, create living music or just kiss that special other. Every light is a firework, every teardrop is a waterfall. Every minute is forever x2. Every breath is an inhaling of life, as is every step taken or every hand held dearly.
This world is possible, it is real, it is ours.
And it all starts with a dream.