What do you remember learning in grade school? Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t remember much outside of basic math, reading, and writing. I guess that’s the point, though. I’m sure we learned some other things like history, science, and of course there was gym or physical education. If you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, then you learned social interaction without the distraction of cell phones and computers. We had to build relationships or be isolated. Even if you were an introvert like me, you still had a few close relationships and no adults around to solve kid problems for you.
Wouldn’t it have been great to learn about yourself, your family, and your friends on a deeper level? Those relationships may have been a bit smoother. Or maybe you wouldn’t question yourself, your thoughts, your feelings, or your personality if you understood who you are. I know this was how I felt after learning about myself in my mid to late 30’s.
This was when I stumbled upon personality styles, natal (birth) charts, human design, and even Enneagram. Suddenly, my world made more sense. In learning about myself, I also recognized and had a deep understanding of others. I developed more compassion and grace for others, accepting what made each of us so unique. I understood that it was not my place to judge anyone for their decisions, choices, or actions. I know this on a deep level, but I am also human. I can be flooded with emotions, where I may be temporarily less compassionate and more judging. And yet, I can give myself grace for doing so.
Initially, learning about myself was fun. It began with the personality style quiz that began circulating in the early 2000s. The fun shifted to curiosity and eventually realization when I learned more about my personality type, INFP: introverted, intuitive, feeling, prospecting. I then learned just how sensitive I was and could easily be classified as a highly sensitive person. Reading The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron was a big shock for me. I had never felt so seen and understood in my life. I learned that I wasn’t just quirky or extra picky about things. My brain and nervous system, and those of about 20 percent of the human population and a few other organisms, are wired for sensitivity.
My childhood hate for artificial clothing made sense! I literally couldn’t tolerate the texture of anything artificial because my brain processed more than the average person. When others can forget they are wearing clothes after a few minutes, my brain does not forget. Nylon and what I call plastic clothes felt scratchy and rough. My nerves are overwhelmed with sensation. I cannot focus on anything else with the flooding of sensation. It wasn’t an overreaction; it was overstimulation.
I hope my family, who didn’t quite understand me when I was younger, can make a little more sense of me now.
I learned other things about myself, like the fact that I am an empath. I can pick up on “energies” from outside of myself. I notice subtle things others may not, a change in temperature, the shifting of someone’s body language, or connecting dots that don’t seem relatable. With this skill, people like us sense the world differently and are often referred to as psychics.
In today’s world, I would be laughed at by most of the population. But in a time and space long forgotten, this was normal and expected that some of the population would have these “gifts.” Today, we rely on science to explain life.
The world is shifting. And some of you are aware that science is explaining and supporting these experiences, from quantum physics, neurology, and psychology.
My natal chart confirmed my personality style in even more detail. There, I learned about the person I was destined to become, the career I would find most fulfilling, and the types of relationships I would have with others.
As a triple Pisces, my high sensitivity made sense. It also made sense why I am not a “normal” physical therapist with Pisces showing up in the 6th house: service to others, health, work, and daily routines. As a manifesting generator with a 3/5 profile (human design), it made sense that I learn through experience and turn around to teach what I have learned.
My enneagram, a type 4, the sensitive, expressive and withdrawn type, confirmed more of what I was already learning about myself.
How could it be so accurate?
It’s almost like we were designed to be exactly who we are. But for what purpose?
Well, isn’t this the question we all want to know?
I certainly don’t have the answer, but after studying my Self, I can say that there’s more clarity around my life purpose. And it’s deeply personal.
You too have a purpose in life. You may already know this, or maybe you’re feeling as lost as I was in my 20’s and early 30’s. You too may also gain a bit more clarity by studying your design.
Some of you will be like me and dive into this knowledge, some of you won’t care, and some will laugh this off as foolishness. And you know what? That’s ok because you are design to be this way.
I will share one purpose with you, though. If it’s not already clear to you, it’s to share what I learn. I share with you, but I also share with the next generation. My children will not have to wait until their 30s to learn about themselves.
They are the generation born into this knowledge. Imagine a world where the young know themselves, others, the universe, the planet, and have access to the technology we have and will continue to develop?
I don’t know about you, but that makes me excited for what’s to come.
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What do you think? Share your personality style, enneagram, human design, and significant astrology signs in the comments.
My love for personality quizzes almost made me walk into the Scientology headquarters. They had a sign out front that beckoned passersby to come in to take the quiz and I almost walked in until I looked up and saw the Scientology sign above the doors 😂