Place Function Block of NP Types (Ne-Ni)

Self-definition is shaped by one's inner world, dreams, ideas, life purpose, and potential for self-realization. Their sense of place is diffuse and imaginative, focusing on the future or reflecting on past events and possibilities. They fear stagnation and identifying fully with reality.

They live in a world of ideas, seeking to explore concepts, possibilities, and first causes. They strive for an understanding of the world's structure, valuing deep meanings and essential aspects.

Example (Ne/Ni Conflict): A person with Leading Ne (search for meaning and potential) needs time to focus and fully study a phenomenon. However, they face challenges from their Observational Ni (relevance/priority) and their environment, both of which question the current importance of their focus ('Is it worth spending time on this?'). The block becomes inactive if the person withdraws or attempts to justify their interests to others, viewing those interests as insignificant. Conversely, the block activates when the person addresses these questions, striving to define the role and place their interests occupy in their life, and subsequently defends their views, thereby gaining confidence and meaning.

Consequences of an Inactive Block (Example using Ne): If a person with Leading Ne has no compelling passions or goals, they may live a superficial, idle existence. Lacking a drive for self-realization or analysis, they are left with aimless consumption. Their inability to establish stable goals results in poor relationship, career, and material outcomes.