Why life feels meaningless for idealists (INFP-INFJ-ENFP-ENFJ)

If your life feels meaningless right now, this journal entry is a clarifying guide for NF idealists to understand why having a deep purpose is as vital as the air we breathe. Hello dear soul, and welcome to the Lightbearer's Library. As an NF idealist type (INFP, INFJ, ENFP, or ENFJ), we are hardwired for meaning, authenticity, and human potential. But what happens when our grand vision fails or our ideals get smashed to pieces? In this entry, I share the personal story of how my husband (INFJ) and I (INFP) are navigating existential depression after our dream for music education dissolved. This reflection was sparked by a conversation with John (INFJ) over at ‪@RedemptivePsych‬ , who shared a beautiful perspective on the disappointment of the idealist temperament. We explore why idealism and disappointment are two sides of the same coin and why we must keep the "coin spinning" to avoid falling into hopelessness. If you feel "empty" or "not fully alive," it’s time to rediscover a meaningful ideal that harmonizes with your soul. Whether it’s a small community act or a lifelong passion, finding your "why" is the key to moving from despair to a life full of light. ✨ I would love to hear from you! What is one small ideal or "good thing" you are currently working toward? Next ▶️ If you are struggling to process the disappointment of a shattered ideal, this video explores the quiet grief that sensitive souls often carry alone: The quiet grief no one tells you about (   • The quiet grief no one tells you about (IN...  ) XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Understanding the four NF personality temperaments 1:23 Idealism and disappointment: two sides of the same coin 2:41 How to stop your life from dissolving into existentialism 3:40 A personal story of a music vision that fell apart 6:20 The danger of placing ideals on specific people 9:00 Why having an ideal is a necessary survival need 10:31 Discovering our ideal purpose (ENFJ-ENFP-INFJ-INFP) 11:58 Finding our most alive state by "making things better" 13:17 Why our ideals should be intrinsic (and not outcome-focused) 14:02 Reflect on the "most alive" times in your life 14:59 Let's cheer each other on in finding our ideals! #infp #infj #existentialism #purpose #meaningless #hsp #idealist #introvert #lightbearerslibrary #journaling #mbti #introvertdiaries #enfp #enfj #existentialdread #kindredspirits 🌿 About 🌿 Welcome to the Lightbearer’s Library. A quiet space for sensitive souls. If the world feels too loud. if you feel things deeply. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re “too much”—you’re not alone. I share video journal entries exploring the inner world of INFPs and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)—each one offering wisdom for navigating life’s quieter, deeper path. I’ve been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 (Hack Music Theory—250K subscribers), but this space is different. Slower. More personal. It’s about a shared journey of becoming. My perspective is shaped by living social-media-free for 10+ years—choosing inner wisdom over the algorithm. I believe in exploring meaning beyond traditional structures, trusting our intuition, and finding peace within ourselves. Stay for a while. XOXO, Kate Harmony