The document explores how different mental functions perceive time, emphasizing that time moves forward due to the laws of physics and that memory allows for reflection on the past. It outlines four primary mental functions: extraverted sensing (se), introverted sensing (si), extraverted intuition (ne), and introverted intuition (ni), each offering distinct perspectives on time. Individual preferences for these functions shape overall psychological types, influencing one’s perception and interaction with time.

1. Time Perception according to mental function Presented by http://type.michaeljpastor.com ©type.michaeljpastor.com

2. Time moves forward The laws of physics (particularly entropy) forces time in a forward motion. It is only through memory that we can time travel to the past. Each Perception mental function perceives and orients to time differently. ©type.michaeljpastor.com

3. Se – Extraverted Sensing From present to next Living in “the moment.” “ Only for a moment and the moment’s gone…” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Se – as seen in xSxP psychological types

4. Si – Introverted Sensing From past to present Living in “one’s memories.” “ Past reaction informs present perception…” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Si – as seen in xSxJ psychological types

5. Ne – Extraverted iNtuition From present to future Living in “possibilites.” “ Present facts are seeds for possible futures” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Ne – as seen in xNxP psychological types

6. Ni – Introverted iNtuition Infinity – from the past to the future, skipping the present Living in “unreality.” “ Once upon A time…” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Ni – as seen in xNxJ psychological types

7. Ni – Introverted iNtuition Infinity – from the past to the future, skipping the present Living in “unreality.” “ Once upon A time…” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Ni – as seen in xNxJ psychological types Another possible way that Ni perceives time? Infinite possible timelines but only one that comes true…

8. Ne – Extraverted iNtuition From present to future Living in “possibilites.” “ Present facts are seeds for possible futures” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Si – Introverted Sensing From past to present Living in “one’s memories.” “ Past performance indicates present performance…”

9. Se – Extraverted Sensing From present to next Living in “the moment.” “ Only for a moment and the moment’s gone…” ©type.michaeljpastor.com Ni – Introverted iNtuition Infinity Living in “unreality.” “ Once upon A time…”

10. Summary We use all four mental functions of Perception. We prefer at least one, as the Dominant or Auxiliary. This preference affects the resultant overall Type. The lower the preference, the less influence. ©type.michaeljpastor.com

11. ©type.michaeljpastor.com Se Ni Si Ne ENFP ENTP Si Ne Se Ni ENFJ ENTJ Se Ni Ne Trickster Ni Si Ne Demonic Ne Se Ni Anim__ Ne Ni INFJ INTJ Si Se ESFP ESTP Si Ni Se ISFP ISTP INFP INTP ESFJ ESTJ ISFJ ISTJ Shared P Types Ni Se Critic Se Adversary Si Ne Child Ne Si Parent Si Hero