Existential State

Archetype: Therapist/Psychologist

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

Physical: Abstraction

Focus on introspection and away from physical activity; impulses not driven by sensorial response, but from thoughts or feelings.

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 essence and purpose. It represents a psyche that is physically relaxed, but emotionally tense and rationally flexible. We are in this state when searching ideals, meanings, significance or transcendence; when we are involved in abstract reverence. We look to reflect on our values; conceive and expose our feelings. We are devoted to ideas, and enjoy exploring and elaborating on them; being focused on emotional concepts and experiences.

By definition, this is the state of focus in abstraction, conception and valuation. Its main characteristic is pondering sentiments or placing values on concepts, all while avoiding physical stress. This defines our ability to be exalted, repulsed or devoted to abstract ideas, while being absent from physical surroundings or escaping what is tangible or presented to the senses at the moment.

People who have a strong tendency to this state focus on their feelings and analysis. Their attention goes where ideals and beliefs are. For them, being a visionary is more pressing than physical possessions or industry. They plan and care for what is emotionally important or relevant, and avoid more practical but non-transcendental activities. They feel comfortable in secular environments, but will always question the purpose in search for better things. Their visions may seem compelling and pleasurable, while reality may seem dull and dirty. They may abandon quests following their feelings, and dislike definite, predictable and rigorous things. They are impulsively protective of things they value, but might overlook physical abilities, facts or needs. They may be biased about their preferences; but, they are open to reflect on their feelings.

People that are strongly existential are open to suggestions, information and exploration, but these are all conditioned by an intense desire to carry an ideal. This can make them reject or adopt things, and may interfere with interpretations, giving a sense of clarity at times and disdain at others. They pursue passion in order to be creative; they tend to be drawn towards arts in many shapes, specially abstract and surreal.

Tendencies towards introversion:

Abstraction cultivates timidity and awkwardness; prompting self-reliance.

Valuation cultivates particularities and sensibility; prompting self-absorption.