Congenial State

Archetype: Diplomat/Host

The best concept to describe the focus of this state is Community.

Physical: Sensation

Focus on the perception of tangible senses and space; attention and response to surroundings and actuality.

Rational: Conception

Focus on perception of ideas and information; attention and response to concepts, definitions, and meanings.

Emotional: Valuation

Focus on emotional commitment; developing, following, and favoring respect, values, and bonds.

It is the state of relationship and communion. It represents a psyche that is emotionally tense, but physically and rationally flexible. We are in this state when we look for values to be reflected in our social environment. We are attentive to the things that exalt or threaten ideal views, but rather than the attitude of a fighter or guardian, this state provides that of a critic, teammate and supporter. It is social, alert of what is going around, and will be curious about it.

By definition, this is the state of sensation, conception and valuation. Its main characteristic is sensing the surroundings looking for existential connections, pondering about harmony and aesthetics, or bringing value to objectivity. This defines our ability to look for social connections.

People who have a constant tendency to this state focus on their feelings and environment. They have a strong sense of responsibility and emotional commitment, and teach this to others. They make sure that what is done carries their values. They are the perfect hosts, celebrate the efforts and intentions of others, put attention to special events, and assist friends and relatives when needed. They are social and gregarious, but tend to revolve around their community or group. They value responsive and resourceful people, and appreciate actions, because they value facts and results more than mere abstract feelings or ideas. Their desire to seek wellbeing and emotional stability, makes them focus constantly on drama or causes to alleviate, help or criticize.

People that are strongly congenial tend to have a clear vision of what they understand to be right and wrong, good and bad, beautiful and ugly, desired and repulsive. They are open to debate ideas and to explore activities, places or cultures; but, they have a clear identity with a family, social group, culture or set of values, and the interaction might be restricted around this basis. They tend to have a clear idea of who is an ally or threat, and to be sensitive to public opinion.

Tendencies towards introversion:

Valuation cultivates particularities and sensibility; prompting self-absorption.