There’s no doubt there is something special about the INFJ personality
type and their natural attunement with their spiritual selves. But why is it
that they consciously take this spiritual connection so seriously? Often putting it
above some of the more ‘rational obligations’ they have in life.
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Number 1: Their empathetic nature creates spiritual necessity
Known to be one of the most spiritual and rare of the 16 MBTI personality types,
the INFJ is also known to be one of the most empathetic. With their introverted intuition and
their strong feeling nature, they have the innate ability to instantly pick up on the emotions and
energies of the people around them. They absorb the feelings of others and tend to experience
them as if they were their own feelings. While this allows them to easily connect with others
and understand exactly where they are coming from, this gift requires a lot of energetic balancing.
When it becomes difficult for this type to decipher between their own feelings and that of
others, spirituality and ‘going within’ can become their only source of coming back to themselves.
Number 2: They’re constantly looking for deeper purpose
Anyone with the INFJ personality type will know the nagging feeling of trying to find the
necessary life balance to best suit their need for purpose. While trying to be a functioning
member of society as well as serve their own individual need for a deeper meaning behind
their everyday actions, INFJs will usually resort to their spiritual health to maintain equilibrium.
Since they are not so drawn to the materialistic things in life anyway, they rather use
spirituality as a catalyst for trying new things and making a difference in humanity. With that
being said, this focus on spiritual wellness and guidance can make it difficult for them to
settle for repetitive jobs that don’t contribute to some sort of overall mission. And the same goes
with mediocre friendships and relationships that don't provide deeper connections. It’s
fair to say that purpose is at the forefront of almost every INFJ decision, and without
some sort of intuitive spiritual direction, a sense of purpose can be difficult to find.
Number 3: They’re familiar with spiritual discipline
Since the self-criticizing INFJ is so eager to advance themselves in all aspects of life,
including their spiritual faith and intelligence,
they require the spiritual discipline to back them up. Whether they set out
to do some sort of spiritual cleanse, or challenge to adopt a new spiritual habit,
the INFJ is one type that will genuinely want to stick with it. Although they can feel challenged
at times when it comes to putting their visions into action, spiritual challenges are often
different for this type. This is because they have an underlying drive to better themselves,
and they want to feel the claimed benefits so that they can help themselves/others from experience.
Number 4: They have a genuine curiosity for unanswered spiritual questions
What is the meaning of life? How did we all get here? Are we able to access other dimensions? How
much are everyday spiritual teachings taken out of context? These are just a few questions that
almost every INFJ has pondered on at one point or another. Since being a small child, most INFJs are
known to challenge the big life questions, rarely settling for mediocre answers like “That’s just
the way life is”.. They intuitively know that there is more to life than just what is brought
to our attention through mainstream education. And through that knowledge, they set out on a
never-ending quest to gain insight on these deep topics. They take their spirituality seriously
because in their eyes, it is one of the more important aspects to life. Sometimes because of
this belief they can even end up feeling set-aback by humanity's lack of interest in the meaning
of life, and their conformity to mainstream living that lacks purpose and spirituality.
Number 5: They truthfully enjoy experimenting with different spiritual concepts
Meditation, ancient religions, horoscopes, spiritual cultures, psychedelic research,
you name it.. The INFJ is most likely open to hearing more about it. Anything that
gives people a sense of hope in life undoubtedly catches the attention of the INFJ type. In fact,
this personality type is rarely the one to stay skeptical about anything that holds spiritual
benefit, whether they believe in it themselves or not. This is because not only do they take
their own spiritual health seriously, but they also understand the importance of other people’s
individual connections to their own unique faith. And with that, they understand the repercussions
that come when humanity becomes disconnected. And so, they may not always agree with organized
religion and the rules and implications that come with it, but they are always willing to
learn how certain traditional concepts came to be, and how they claim to benefit others.
Number 6: They also value their physical and mental health
As we all know, the importance of mental, physical and spiritual balance is one that cannot be
ignored for long. And while some personality types tend to lean towards maintaining one or 2 aspects
over the others, the observant INFJ needs to properly balance all aspects in order to feel like
themselves. INFJs know that in order to maintain proper physical health, their mental health must
be in place. And in order for their mental health to be in place, their spiritual health must be in
place. So, whether they’re practicing mindfulness and stress reduction, eating a balanced diet and
exercising, or setting boundaries and trying new things, if the INFJ knows it
will benefit one of these 3 important health factors, they’ll certainly take it seriously.
Number 7: Their spiritual health leaks into their connections
Just as the INFJ personality type craves purpose in their lives, they also tend to
be quite hesitant to let anyone in that doesn't offer some type of meaningful connection. Well,
realistically, most INFJs are hesitant to let anyone in, in general. However, when they’re in
the consideration phase of a connection, they use their intuitive gifts to easily scope out
motives and behaviors. When they’re in tune with their spiritual and self-confidence,
they remain skeptical about people until they see them for who they really are. In that same breath,
they would rarely let anyone in that doesn’t have a spiritual interest of their own, or at the
very least, an open-mindedness to spirituality. Number 8: Introversion and solitude make it easier
There's no questioning whether or not INFJs are true introverts. Despite their great communication
skills, the INFJ’s strong empathetic and highly sensitive nature requires them to
spend a great deal of time in “recharge mode”. In these times INFJs feel most like themselves
because they have the freedom to do the 2 things they do best.. leisurely thinking and learning.
This required and cherished alone time allows the INFJ to expand their knowledge of the things they
are most drawn to, including their spiritual endeavors. Without the distraction of having
to maintain a social life, they're free to dream about alternative realities, spiritual concepts
and adapting to new spiritual habits. Number 9: Spirituality allows them
to better understand themselves While terms like ‘highly sensitive
person’ and ‘empaths’ aren’t exactly considered spiritual lingo, the INFJ can certainly find
explanations to some of their confusing habits through their spiritual search. Things like
being incredibly intune with their surroundings and the ability to easily become overwhelmed
by sensory overload can seem like nothing but a challenge without deeper understanding. In fact,
these habits don’t only become easier to understand through INFJ self-discovery,
but once they understand these traits as spiritual gifts, they can use them to their advantage. Not
to mention, once the INFJ discovers these gifts as a positive through their spiritual search, they
will see their value and with that, the importance of setting boundaries around their vulnerability.
And last but not least..
Number 10: Introverted intuition and spirituality go hand-in-hand
Led by their intuitive nature, the INFJ is undoubtedly intune with their gut-feelings.
In fact, some spiritualists claim that the concept of intuition, which we all have, is actually the
guidance of our higher selves rather than a primal instinct. Whatever it may be, INFJ intuition is
always guiding them to become a better version of themselves. However, without spiritual connection
and maintenance, their intuitive calling can seem rather disproportionate, or even as if
they’re going against the INFJ’s original plan. When their spiritual faith is strong,
an INFJ will choose their intuitive gut-feeling over the facts of the matter - and it always works
out in their favor. In fact, an INFJ that ignores their intuition is likely to become “stuck” or
confused in their life path and direction - almost as if they have no other choice but
to follow their spiritual sensing abilities to get them where they really need to be in life.
Well PSYCH-Os, that’s it for today.. So, on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most important,
how important would you say spiritual health in your life as an INFJ? Let us
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