People of this type are called “The Investigator” and behind this name stand very insightful, curious people who are always eager to learn new things and understand how things work and why they are the way they are. They can spend their entire life studying one single subject, going into the greatest depth to connect different kinds of information in order to bring fresh new perspectives. They are very disciplined, appreciating solitude and mostly choosing to be in the observer position rather when participating.

 

Valuing self-sufficiency and their own autonomy, Investigators tend to minimize their needs and hold the perspective that “if I do not ask anything from others, I hope they won’t ask anything of me.” Although the majority of people are not very interesting to them and they keep their conversations very minimal, once they find someone with whom they can share their knowledge, they become very talkative.

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People of this type have the underlying belief that to live in this world feels very unsafe. In order to get a sense of security they put their focus upon gaining more knowledge, which they perceive as, “If I understand how things work, I could feel secure.” This puts them on an endless journey of learning as many things as possible; however, no matter how much they knowledge or expertise they gain they still experience the same fear of feeling unsafe. While putting all of their focus on learning, they tend to postpone their life, maintaining the thought, “Once I completely understand and have mastered everything I need to know about life, then I will show up.” By putting all of their focus into understanding through gathering knowledge, they miss the true life which is happening simply day-to-day. They tend to know a lot but have a hard time applying that knowledge in practice. Not feeling completely comfortable to operate in life and feeling a constant lack of knowledge, they choose to isolate themselves from social interactions and hide from life, maintaining their own privacy.

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People who have the dominant type “The Investigator” have a hard time expressing their emotions, even though they experience them very intensely inside. They are very sensitive and it is essential for them to have some time to understand what they are experiencing. They rarely share their emotions with others, and keep their needs to themselves. Investigators tend to avoid other people who could influence the clarity of their mind. Often, they are worried that others may ask something of them which they cannot give. To avoid being seen as helpless and incompetent, they often reject help from others, reducing their needs internally, hoping to gain independence and separation through that. It is also a challenge for them to trust in others and they can be very private when talking about their own life. It is very important for them to have the feeling of being in control of their life.

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Personal growth for people dominant in this type begins when they recognize how much of their focus is directed toward mental activity. By noticing the silence behind their thoughts, they rediscover that life is an amazing gift and they awaken a natural impulse to participate in it, instead of observing. They gain the understanding that they can improve ideas and look for answers to the questions in which they are interested, while at the same time maintaining connection with others. They start to care and look after themselves as well as participating in simple daily tasks. Their need to understand before participating dissolves, awakening an awareness that knowledge is only one aspect of life and is most valuable when it is gained through personal experience. They deepen their connection with their body which awakens their heart. This connection between mind and emotions brings a state of presence where they release inner control and allow others to influence them, leading them to stay open to the new experiences that arise.