A book without pictures
Ever heard of the saying, “ A picture is worth ten thousand words' as stated by Fred R. Barnard”? Well, a book without pictures is like reading in braille. An imagination left undrawn and endless chatter in a crowded elevator. Imagine an emoji that doesn’t reflect expression. Oh my gosh! To me, a book without pictures, is a wasted illustration and that untold mystery waiting to be unfolded.
I can re-play this conversation I had with a best friend one day. She had started to attend college and took up a debate class. Be mindful, this was a friend who already lived her life theatrically. So taking a debate course was like adding fuel to the fire. During our talk some type of way we began conversing about reading lengthy books. She went on to say reading the words of a book placed her in character. Like she was a sexy Foxy Brown battling villains in a movie. I responded with great despair, “Reading long books with no pictures was boring and it had no substance”. Immediately, I heard laughter and she said, “That’s when you know it's time to change your friends”. At that moment, I felt insulted, like she was calling me stupid and unworthy to hang in her circle because I thought differently.
It wasn’t until years later I discovered we communicate through personality traits. According to 16 personalities.com, I was the mediator (INFP) and part of the diplomatic group. In this community of people we try to see the good even in the worst of situations and are guided by principles. We are led by honor, trust, and respect and could care less about silver and gold. INFP we focus our attention on a small group of people and think quality over quantity. We are the deep thinkers whose battery gets drained quickly waiting to be recharged.
Mediators are the idealists of the personalities. We are enthused by images and love to communicate through metaphors, parables, and symbols. When this personality is really tapped into, we can develop careers as writers, poetics, musicians, and actors.
Did you know………
Celebrities found to carry the INFP trait such as J.K. Rowling, Johnny Depp, Julie Roberts, Michael Jordan, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys. Even the late Michael Jackson and Prince had memorable talents that still exist right now today.
How many of you can relate to feeling alone due to being misunderstood? Have you lost relationships due to a misunderstanding? Elephants are one of my collectible items in my home because they’re known to be the gentle giants of Savanna. Although big in size, they live in families and take good care of their young. Would you like to know more about your personality traits and how you communicate with the world? I highly suggest you take the test 16personalities. You will be surprised on how you’re not alone as you may think. Surrounding yourself around others that are aware of who, why, and what they are will be that silver lining to your better days yet to come.
“Not all those who wander are lost” - J.R.R. Tolkien
Book image expression is important for most inner thinkers. We tend to bring fictional characters to life one sequel at a time. You’ll find us in large crowds, at the malls, and in the coffee shops. We are inspired by things that reveal true value and when in solitude we can be that creative butterfly. After all, I wasn’t stupid, wacky, or coo-coo for coco puffs. I had the characteristics of an artistic painter who expressed her thoughts in color.
Love,
Memoirs of an IMPERFECT BUTTERFLY w Chas Nicole