a work in progress.

focusing upon something objective, something beyond their feelings and their imaginations 

move from the world of subjectivity to the world of objectivity

self-absorption to principled action

courage to act without reference to their feelings

no longer controlled by their feelings, but by their convictions, acting on principles rather than moods.

people of action, mobilizing their energies in the service of something beyond their personal interest and emotional gratification.

integrating Fours do not lose contact with their feelings; rather, their feelings become connected with what is happening in reality

acknowledge that there are values to which it is necessary to submit

willingly become self-disciplined

actualizing their potentials so they can contribute to the world

By being part of the world, they find a context in which to discover themselves

since they receive satisfaction from reality, they are no longer tempted to be self-indulgent, nor do they think of themselves as different from others 

integrating Fours find the freedom they have sought by desiring to do what they need to do instead of doing whatever they please in a misguided search for self

“Forget about what you think you want in life. Relax and allow life to deliver your dreams to your door. Only as you begin to respond to life, will you see how much you have been conned by the world that life is so hard. As you respond, you will also experience a creative explosion and a rhythm that will continue to guide you onwards for the rest of your life.”

“This bear dug a sitting pit to watch her favorite duckies”