Comments on: MBTI Trial Week 2: Sensing (Recap)

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:48:21 +0000

@ Cath, I tried to keep my voice down so as not to attract much attention! Not enjoyable at all, but that’s OK, because fun isn’t the goal.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:00:38 +0000

LMAO Hunter – that must have been really weird shouting out everything you saw. It sounds like you didn’t enjoy this part of the experiment much at all.

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:26:48 +0000

@ Shamelle, let me know if you try something similar. But don’t rush into something…it can really disrupt your life!

@ Barbara, I think maybe sensors are better at focusing, and that makes it easier to be in the moment. I find it hard to be that focused though.

@ Matt, that reminds me of the Simpsons episode where an editor tells a reporter: “I want you to overhype this story so much it makes The New York Post look like The New York Times. Or makes The New York Times look like The New York Post. I forget which one the good one is.”

@ Evelyn, the terms here don’t really match up with their common usage, or with enneagram terminology. “Sensing” is about using the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. So that’s different from what we usually refer to by sensing, where we mean a gut feeling. I used to think I was a sensor, because I was using the wrong definition!

@ Amanda, I can imagine that reality does bore you, since you’re an INFP! Yes, trying out my non-preferences did seem like an interesting idea, but it’s definitely not easy! I guess that makes sense, right? Our personalities are such a big part of us that it’s hard to deviate even a little bit!

By: Amanda Linehan

Amanda Linehan — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:54:59 +0000

I think it's a great idea to test out your non-preferences. And, I really like that you said reality bores you (because I kind of think the same thing!) Amanda Linehan´s last blog post..Lost? Find Yourself Again.

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:51:10 +0000

I enjoy reading your experiments. Do keep posting about them! Initially, I had a hard time distinguishing whether I am more intuitive or feelings-based. I now realize that I tend to use more of my feelings, more sensing. It's amazing to me that sensing can be quite difficult for you, you being more of a gut person. Sensing is such a natural thing for me. I don't necessarily agree that sensors are grounded in reality. If anything, I find it hard to get anchored. Evelyn Lim´s last blog post..Can You Read My Mind?

By: Matt H

Matt H — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:35:08 +0000

Funny you mention 'head in the clouds.' Maybe that's why I so often miss things that are "right in front of my eyes." Yeah I think the dentist drill may have been noticeable. Hunter, this experiment could be your big break, writing-wise. By the way, where does "reckon" fall in between "sense" and "intuition?" I reckon you're keeping detailed notes on your experiment so you can write a big article / story for The Times (yes, THAT Times, the one you're thinking of...) Matt H´s last blog post..Falun Gong

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:01:05 +0000

Hi Hunter - Having read the book, "The Power Of Now", I realize how different I am when I "live in the moment" rather than muddle through my day. Like with you eating the apple and using your senses to evaluate the experience, I find it also helps to stay focused. Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..A.S.K. Darren Rowse - How Does A Problogger Deal With Comments

By: Shamelle-TheEnhanceLife

Shamelle-TheEnhanceLife — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:54:49 +0000

I suppose sensing make you reflect on things that you normally wouldn't? I like your experiment ... Made me think more about how I can carry out something similar. Shamelle-TheEnhanceLife´s last blog post..Overworked & Overwhelmed? Achieving Life Balance Amidst Chaos