JF, I'm an INTJ female in EXACTLY the same boat you're in...no paddles in sight and heading fast towards the falls. My personal opinion is go with what would make you happier in your Autumn years...
Making this very same decision myself is extremely difficult, I'd rather NOT have to deal with the massive extroverted responsibilities I've had to masquerade behind to attend the damn endless meetings, cater to the public, blah blah. BUT, the transition I want to make and have wanted to do for years now (specifically to regain serenity and sanity) causes massive unrest in my home, re: my disgruntled spouse. And boy, it causes fireworks when he "discusses" this with me. None the happier to be at these very same crossroads, I literally feel your pain.
Replying to your post, I've reflected on my own quandary and should take my own following advice, eh? Life is unpredictable, fleetingly short at this end of it. Tomorrow has never, and never will, be promised to anyone ever. Do what your heart (yes, that thing that keeps hanging around with Brain) tells you is right for YOU. If this is the eternal pursuit of inner peace, serenity and individuality...go for it while you can.
最后,有still only you. Go live your life true to that person you really are. You'll never get to meet her if you don't, and you'll never know what's around that particular bend if you never take that journey.
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JF,
I'm an INTJ female in EXACTLY the same boat you're in...no paddles in sight and heading fast towards the falls.
My personal opinion is go with what would make you happier in your Autumn years...
Making this very same decision myself is extremely difficult, I'd rather NOT have to deal with the massive extroverted responsibilities I've had to masquerade behind to attend the damn endless meetings, cater to the public, blah blah. BUT, the transition I want to make and have wanted to do for years now (specifically to regain serenity and sanity) causes massive unrest in my home, re: my disgruntled spouse. And boy, it causes fireworks when he "discusses" this with me. None the happier to be at these very same crossroads, I literally feel your pain.
Replying to your post, I've reflected on my own quandary and should take my own following advice, eh?
Life is unpredictable, fleetingly short at this end of it. Tomorrow has never, and never will, be promised to anyone ever. Do what your heart (yes, that thing that keeps hanging around with Brain) tells you is right for YOU. If this is the eternal pursuit of inner peace, serenity and individuality...go for it while you can.
最后,有still only you. Go live your life true to that person you really are. You'll never get to meet her if you don't, and you'll never know what's around that particular bend if you never take that journey.
Best wishes to you.