I finally made the time to look up my categorical personality transformation, according to the pervasive Myers and Briggs. I most definitely earned my Inspector title back in my college days, and as a dear friend summed it up, "you have ice running through your veins". There has been much change since then, though, including a dramatic disappearance of an irrational anger. I also admit that the "F" in me has since completely emerged, often surprising even myself in the way I cannot control my tear ducts (maybe it's just a medical condition?). But I adhere to my sister's theory that we were emotionally repressed growing up, and so we are simply making up for lost time (my apologies to y'all who must endure the emotionally unstable Annie). I wonder, though, how much of this gradual change has to do with maturity that comes with becoming a responsible adult and how much has to do with the internal grinding and refining the Lord has seen fit to do. All I know is that He is not done with me yet.
Inspector (then) - ISTJs have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty and their punctuality. ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss. They seem to perform at highest efficiency when employing a step-by-step approach. Once a new procedure has proven itself, the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health. ISTJs are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. But they usually keep their feelings to themselves unless they are asked. And when asked, they don't mince words. Truth wins out over tact.
Provider (now) - ESFJs are generous entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes. All else being equal, ESFJs enjoy being in charge. They see problems clearly and delegate easily, work hard and play with zest. ESFJs are easily wounded. And when wounded, their emotions will not be contained. Not that the ESFJ is paranoid; "hyper-vigilant" would be more precise.
