Recent content by jbar

Why is it so terrifying that life doesn't come pre-packaged with "meaning"? Usually, this idea assumes that we are all part of a divine, ongoing plan and that's why our lives have purpose. So for those who think life is "meaningful", what/who we are is understood only in terms of a larger...

I’ve been thinking on your question for a few days and I appreciate you asking! First of all, I should say that after 6 years of training Jiu Jitsu, I’m still a blue belt, but this points to one of the most important things I’ve learned from my training. It’s the newfound tenacity and strength...

:) thx... And about pipe smoking... you know the great thing is that if you talk too much while you’re smoking a pipe then your pipe will go out. It reinforces listening over talking... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you are referring to the relationship with my ISFJ spouse, then yes and quite well. I jus asked her today why it’s still working after 12 years and I agree with her answer: Each of us recognizes that we are difficult (as humans are), and allow for the nuances. And each of us has had our share...

There are plenty of examples of religious people working together to make a better society, just as there are examples of atrocities committed in the name of a god or religion. In my thinking it all comes back to a common, primal drive within us to protect our own survival through a tribal...

You know you're an INTP when you find a forum post from 4 years ago and finally reply... :teeth: I'm still training jiu jitsu and am relatively uninjured most of the time, though something is always "sore". So to answer your question, now with 4 more years of experience to support my claim...

I've been reading a shit-ton of Stephen King the last year or more and I've got to get my non-fiction groove back on. I'm reading... A Brief History of Thought by Luc Ferry now, and occasionally I'm picking up The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality by André Comte-Sponville (though I'm...

I’ve regularly envisioned myself moving to the northwest and getting out of the hell hole that is TN. But I need money to do it and money when I get there. All of my ideas lack that important element. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lighting completely creeps me out. It is so random and can blow your head apart with no warning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been lurking. Thought I should introduce before posting... What is your name? Jason Where are you from? I am from Nashville, TN in the United States. How old are you? I am 42, as of the writing of this post. What's your gender? Male How did you find out that you were INTP, or...