Thanks for explaining how you’re using “consciousness,” @auburn. I understand now, but I was confused at first because it makes me think of how Carl Jung talked about consciousness and shadow work.

Before getting typed I thought FiNe WAS my shadow. I didn’t consciously know I was displaying the signals visually. Even though I’ve been studying this system for awhile and can often accurately type others, I was only seeing NiFe in my visual signals. After the FiNe was brought to my awareness I was able to shift my perspective and see it, so to me it became “conscious” then.

I’m not great at coming up with terms, but it sounds like how you are describing “consciousness” in functions may be something along the lines of “independent,” “rebellious,” or “bratty.” 😛