11-12-2009, 12:01 AM
My INTJ friend really responds to music; it seems to bypass the normal processing system. Like you he "casts a cold eye on life, on death" (inscription on Yeats' grave), but music can get past that stance.
One way to do this: Find a safe place, go down on the floor on your back with the heart area open and arms outstretched. If possible slightly arch the back over a pillow or bolster so that the chest is really open and the body is supported. In this position, listen to Pacobel's Canon (not sure of spelling). This will feel like little hands slowly opening up the heart chakra.
Another way (as you mentioned is through film). Film makers know how to help us feel and it is a nice environment-dark, secluded, no other responsibilities.
Art can also do this-a book of Van Gogh paintings can be very moving.
As an INFJ, I also have iN (introverted intuition) as my primary function; this can seem as if I am floating up in space far from earth. Perhaps doing earthy things like tending a garden plant or baking bread might also help get you into the moment and to the feelings that happen in the present moment as you respond to the moment.
It's always an adventure. Good luck!
One way to do this: Find a safe place, go down on the floor on your back with the heart area open and arms outstretched. If possible slightly arch the back over a pillow or bolster so that the chest is really open and the body is supported. In this position, listen to Pacobel's Canon (not sure of spelling). This will feel like little hands slowly opening up the heart chakra.
Another way (as you mentioned is through film). Film makers know how to help us feel and it is a nice environment-dark, secluded, no other responsibilities.
Art can also do this-a book of Van Gogh paintings can be very moving.
As an INFJ, I also have iN (introverted intuition) as my primary function; this can seem as if I am floating up in space far from earth. Perhaps doing earthy things like tending a garden plant or baking bread might also help get you into the moment and to the feelings that happen in the present moment as you respond to the moment.
It's always an adventure. Good luck!