Type 4 – The Individualist
Type Fours come to teach us about depth, identity, authenticity, and the beauty of being uniquely ourselves. They have a natural sensitivity to the emotional world and an ability to see what is special, beautiful, and meaningful in people and in life.
Creative, intuitive, and deeply empathetic, Fours are often comfortable with emotions that others may find difficult and can sit alongside people in pain without needing to fix it. They value authenticity and are drawn to expressing themselves in original and personal ways.
At times, however, their attention can become focused on what is missing—what others have that they do not, or what they imagine is absent from their own lives. This can lead to comparison, emotional ups and downs and a longing to feel truly understood.
At their best, Fours discover that they do not need to be different or complete themselves through something outside of them. Their gift is the ability to bring depth, beauty, and emotional truth to the world simply by being fully themselves.