When the Four moves to One

The Direction of Integration for the Four is to One which means that when Fours are relaxed and feeling secure they take on some of the behaviours of the healthy One. This can best be summed up as a move from subjectivity to objectivity. Fours are very responsive to their feelings but, more than that, they look to their feelings to find out who they are. This is problematic because feelings constantly change so there is a volatility and self-absorption to the average Four. If they are not careful they can end up hostage to their feelings and even retreating into fantasy to heighten them. When they go to One, however, they move beyond feelings into action - and action that is in service of something beyond their own emotional gratification. The move to One also sees the Four becoming more self-disciplined and able to work productively and consistently towards their goals. They are able to create a structure to their day to day life and will do what needs to be done, not just what they feel like doing. In so doing they become more connected with reality and less with fantasy. They are finally able to get out of the way of their own feelings when necessary and so learn what is true about themselves.