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What Does “Objective Typing” Actually Mean?
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What Does “Objective Typing” Actually Mean?

In this article, I examine what OPS really means by “objective.” While the system tries to reduce subjectivity by relying on structured observation and agreement between multiple typers, it still depends on human interpretation rather than scientific measurement. So the real question isn’t whether it’s perfectly objective, but what kind of objectivity it actually achieves — and whether that distinction matters.

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Royce

Feb 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Perception shown and feeling hidden
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Perception shown and feeling hidden

Dear readers, we meet again for a new chapter on human perception. While so far we have focused only on the outward appearance of perception, in this new installment we will delve into the "unspoken" aspects of what is "said." Thanks to this new writing, you will be better able to understand people in all their forms and also gain insight into the hidden side of certain individuals, such as highly sensitive people who, for most of their lives, tend to conceal their true feelings and thoughts behind actions and words they believe others expect of them, in order to avoid drawing attention to themselves.

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Guettchar Charles

Jan 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Focusing: When Words Alone Aren't Enough
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Focusing: When Words Alone Aren't Enough

Focusing, developed by Eugene Gendlin, is an embodied practice of self-reflection that helps meaning emerge from the body rather than the thinking mind. At its core is the felt sense—the vague, bodily knowing that exists before clear thoughts or emotions. By staying with this “murky edge” in a nonjudgmental way, we allow clarity to form naturally instead of forcing answers. Unlike meditation or cognitive insight, Focusing invites us to listen to the whole of our experience—mind, body, and intuition together. As we slow down and attend to what the body is signaling, what once felt stuck can begin to shift. This process often leads to a felt shift: a subtle release that opens new perspectives and ways of moving forward. Focusing reminds us that our bodies often know long before we can explain—and that depth, clarity, and change emerge when we are willing to listen.

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Christie

Dec 17, 2025 · 7 min read

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