FELA METHOD - SUPINE TEMPERAMENT

Supine Temperament: Strengths and Weaknesses

The original temperaments list was based on the 4 temperaments. However, the modern researchers stumble on the type of personality, which did not fit properly any of the exiting temperaments.

The fifth temperament was developed and officially introduced by Drs. Richard and Phyllis Arno in 1983.

Supine - The Fifth Temperament

The Supine temperament is the quintessential model of a servant leader. They always place their own needs secondary to the good of the body. It is presented as a balanced mix between Melancholic and Sanguine temperaments, while the person may be introvert and extrovert as well.

Motivated to be useful in a larger sense, Supines are driven to serve a higher cause than their own self-interest. This can lead them to appear subservient and even deferent when it comes to their own needs, but in the interest of their chosen causes, they can be fiercely assertive. At their best, they’re caring, gentle, dependable and loyal; at their worst they can be insecure, weak-willed, and indecisive, failings which sometimes lead them to be manipulative and to hold a grudge.

Supine in Inclusion

The Supine temperament is a temperament that has many interests and cares, but little ability or need to express their needs. Being supine is like feeling having tape over the mouth. He often has a wish or desire, but is unable or unwilling to express himself. Supine people often wish that others could "read their minds.

Others may have ever observed that you are too sensitive or easily offended. Slow-paced and diligent,

Supine’s are not indifferent or uncaring about life. Quite the opposite, they may have strong feelings but simply be unwilling to express themselves.

Supine’s have a view of the world that makes them consider others to be superior to themselves. They frequently employ themselves in positions that permit them to be servants to others. The will dutifully work to please others, who they see as better than themselves.

Supine does not express much need for social contact, but the need for social contact for the Supine is very great! They look like they do not want, but the fact is they want very much! They have a great need for social relationships. They effective hide their needs and expect you to read their mind. And if you fail to correctly read their mind, they will be "hurt!"

Features:

* You like being with people, within reason.

* You like people to be real.

*You find it embarrassing when paid a compliment.

* You are kindhearted.

* You prefer to be invited rather than to invite.

* Your feelings are easily offended.

Supine in Control

The area of Control deals with decision making, willingness to take on responsibility, and the need for independence. A Supine will always be inclined to seek out others advice when trying to make a decision. Supines feel very inadequate and consider themselves incapable of making a good decision on their own. They make seek out the counsel of several, and become quite confused if they receive differing opinions. They have such an intense need to serve others, so they often become "natural born victims."

Supine individuals like to be involved in the decision making process, and will be offended if left out, but they do not want to make the final decisions or assume the responsibility for them. A supine is also like to be the type of person who harbors a great deal of anger and resentment. They are often excluded from the decision-making process, which they perceive as rejection. They also see that they live in an environment that wants them to be responsible for their lives, but they don't feel confident enough to actually do so. Other temperament types may view the Supine as a dominating individual. By all outward appearances they are. But the real truth is that they are manipulating others into taking care of them, and do no want the responsibility of actual decision making.

Life is not easy for the Supine. As youngsters, they’re often tormented and abused by other children. They are typically slow to fight back. Instead they tend to internalize their anger and hurt, actually believing they deserve the treatment they receive.

Features:

* You like to be organized.

* You wish people would read your mind.

* Sometimes you find it hard to speak your mind.

* You sometimes take on more than you can do.

Supine in Affection

The area of Affection refers to the need for close, deep, personal relationships. Because of their inability or unwillingness to express their needs, most Supines fail to get their needs met. While they appear reserved and cool, the fact is they are truly in need of a lot of close, personal affection, love, and attention. Since they find it nearly impossible to actually express themselves, they simply cannot get their needs communicated. The image of a prisoner bound and gagged is not far from the truth of being a Supine in Affection.

However, if a Supine actually feels safe in a close, personal relationship, they can respond and return expressions of caring. They can become intensely loyal, producing absolute, complete faithfulness. No temperament is more prone to this kind of intense loyalty.

Features:

* You may be emotional, crying easily.

* You experience deep affection but find it hard to initiate.

* You want honesty in close relationships.

* You sense you need attention, but find it difficult to talk about.

 The strengths of the Supine

* A great capacity for service, liking people, and the desire to serve others. They possess an inborn gentle spirit.

* Dependability, ability to enforce “the policies” set by others and to serve those they follow, their caretakers, with absolute loyalty.

* The ability to respond to love and to open up emotionally when they feel emotionally “safe.” If treated properly, they are capable of absolute and total commitment to deep personal relationships.

The weaknesses of the Supine

* Indirect behavior that expects others to read their mind, high fear of rejection, and harboring anger viewed as “hurt feelings”.

* Aggressive disorders, open dependence, defensive against loss of position, weak willpower, a tendency to feel powerless and at the mercy of others.

* The inability to initiate love and affection. They require constant reassurance that they are loved, needed and appreciated.

FELA – Five Element Life Analyses Llc.

Metaphysical Science

FELA is a methodology of Counseling and interpersonal communication; Social, family and personal compatibility according to Five Elements; fire, earth, metal, water, wood and the five types of emotion or Temperaments; Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic, Sanguine and Supine.

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FELA METHOD - PHLEGMATIC TEMPERAMENT:

Nature of Phlegmatic Temperament

Phlegmatic people are meek, submissive introverts who live to please others.

The soul or mind of the phlegmatic person is rarely touched by impressions. The reaction is feeble or entirely missing. Eventual impressions fade away very soon.

Phlegmatic are generally calm and unemotional, self-content and kind, but their shy personality can inhibit enthusiasm in others and make themselves lazy and resistant to change. They are very consistent, relaxed, rational, curious and observant, making them good administrators and diplomats. Like the sanguine personality, the phlegmatic has many friends, however the phlegmatic is more reliable and compassionate, typically making the phlegmatic a more dependable friend. Known as the fluid and flowing temperament.

Role in Society

In our distant past, the phlegmatic members of a pack might have been the obedient followers who'd get much of the actual work done at the command of their superiors. They may not stand out, but without them, nothing would work.

Main Features

SUBMISSIVE

* Phlegmatic do not act as if they are better than others. They are eager to please, and quick to give in to others rather than asserting their own desires as if they're the most important.

* They take the path of least resistance whenever possible. They so desperately wish for peace, for everyone to get along, and to avoid conflict at all costs.

* Conflict terrifies them. They do not start it (except perhaps in extreme circumstances), or provoke it, and try to defuse it when it comes up. When forced into an argument, they get very upset and distressed, seeking escape rather than victory.

* If confronted, they are likely to admit that they are in the wrong in order to prevent hostilities.

* They don't believe that they know best.

* They have no desire to be a 'winner'; they only wish for peace.

* They are well-behaved; rebelling against established rules would feel deeply uncomfortable to them. They're the sort who'd say, worriedly, 'should we really be doing this?' or 'we might get in trouble!'.

* They really, really do not wish to be a bother to others, and always put others first. This is due to a deep-rooted unease about asserting themselves rather than a lack of confidence, or a conscious desire to be a 'nice person'.

* They are quick to apologize for any mistakes that they may have made, and will sacrifice their own happiness to ensure that others are happy.

* They are empathetic, and acutely aware of the feelings of those that they are interacting with, as they do not wish to hurt these feelings.

* They have tremendous difficulty saying no, and will go along with things that they dislike to make others happy.

* They are extremely trustworthy; if they make a promise, it's very likely that they will keep it.

* They're terrified of doing things wrong.

* They will blame themselves if mistakes are made, even if it was someone else's fault, just to make others feel better and more at ease.

* They try and word things in a way that is not offensive to others. The will be more supportive than critical.

INDECISIVE

* They'll defer to others to make choices, and will feel upset and pressured if they have to make a decision themselves; this comes from their inability to see themselves in a 'leader' role.

* They are natural followers, and work best when they are told what to do.

* Their language is generally full of uncertain phrases such as 'I think', 'maybe', 'perhaps', 'or something'. Compare "maybe you could do X, or something?" to "do X" or "you should do X".

* Rather than saying or doing the wrong thing, they'll say or do nothing at all.

* Obstacles that get in the way of their steady path will cause them to halt and fumble around, not sure what to do. They're more likely to travel around than through it; their path is easily changed by others.

CALM

* Phlegmatic are introverted, and enjoy time alone. However, they are much 'nicer' and more friendly and social than the melancholic, as they're unburdened by 'perfectionism' and as such do not judge others.

* They enjoy spending time with friends, and are very loyal to these friends, sticking with them through thick and thin, even through abuse. This is because they put others first, and will not leave another even if THEY want to because the other person may not want them to leave.

* They are almost immune to anger. They have extremely long fuses, and will only snap after a long period of prolonged and persistent abuse. Even then, they're more likely to retreat within themselves and cry than to try to harm another.

* They like calm and steady lives, free of surprises. They can be relatively confident in familiar situations - if not necessarily assertive - but panic when placed in new ones. They do not seek thrills, and enjoy predictable, quiet, ritualistic lifestyles.

* They are very quiet, and do not share their own inner thoughts readily, as they fear judgement and don't wish to bother others by waffling on about themselves.

* They are however excellent and attentive listeners, who will quietly and politely take in and absorb the conversations of their friends. They will always pay attention, and will offer supportive feedback rather than criticism or advice. They'd never say things like 'bored now', as if it's the duty of others to entertain them.

* Since they hate to offend or hurt others, they generally don't ever resort to aggressive insults or attacks. Belittling or hurting another makes them feel bad, not 'powerful and in control' or amused, so they'll worry about having done this accidentally.

* They could be described as 'nice guys/girls' or, more horribly, 'doormats' by those with different temperaments.

* They barely express emotion at all. While the sanguine might whoop and cheer and jump for joy at the slightest provocation, phlegmatic are unlikely to express more than a smile or a frown. Their emotions happen mainly internally.

* They lack 'passion', as their emotions are mostly internal. They often rely on others ordering them to do things to get motivation.

Phlegmatic Temperament Strengths

* The phlegmatic works slowly, but perseveringly, if his work does not require much thinking.

* Phlegmatic work well under pressure, long hours, with steady and reliable performance.

* He is not easily exasperated either by offenses, or by failures or sufferings. He remains composed, thoughtful, deliberate, and has a cold, sober, and practical judgment.

* He has no intense passions and does not demand much of life.

* Enjoy good jokes and knows how to tell them.

PHLEGMATIC TEMPERAMENT WEAKNESSES

* He is very much inclined to ease, to eating and drinking; is lazy and neglects his duties.

* He has no ambition. Lofty ideals and goals hold very little appeal to this individual. Even in his faith and piety, he holds no aspirations. Penance and self-sacrifice are avoided.

* Personality is teasing, stubborn, and indecisive.

* Phlegmatic doesn't show interest in events or happenings around him. This can include other people, too, which can lead to egoism.

* Phlegmatic is resistant to change. His tendency to apathy makes change very difficult. He can lack the energy necessary to take advantage of his abilities.

  

Development through the Lifetime

* BABIES

Positives: easy-going, undemanding, happy, and adjustable.

Negatives: slow, shy and withdrawn, indifferent, unresponsive.

* CHILDREN

Positives: watches others, easily amused, little trouble, dependable, lovable, agreeable, and relaxed.

Negatives: selfish, indecisive, avoids work, fearful, quietly stubborn, lazy and sleepy, retreats to TV.

* TEENS

POSITIVES: pleasing personality, witty humor, good listener, mediates problems, hides motions, leads when pushed, casual attitude.

NEGATIVES: indecisive, unenthusiastic, too compromising, unmotivated, sarcastic, uninvolved, procrastinates.

* ADULTS

Emotional Needs: peace and quiet, feeling of worth, lack of stress, respect for who he/she is.

Causes of Depression: life is in chaos, should confront issues, pressure to produce.

Stress Relief: tune out on life, turn on the television, eat and sleep.

Energy Level: lowest energy level, needs much rest, drained by people.