It struck me this evening while watching The Prince of Persia that I seem to like a lot of action movies, and that the main characters in these movies are most likely SPs. That is, Sensing Percievers according to the Meyer's Briggs and Kiersy's personality theory. SPs, apparently, like action, like new experiences, are tuned into their surroundings, prefer a playfull approach to life rather than a dutifull one, and keep their options open till the last minute. These all seem to be just the quality one would need in the midst of battles or chase scenes. The ability to be fully aware in the moment, comfortable with making things up as you go.
I was particularly struck during the action sequences by the idea that such people would have to be exceedingly and instantly aware of the details of their surroundings in order to come up with tactics on the spot using what was immediately available to accomplish something in the present moment. Being that aware of things is rather astonishing to me to think about. While I enjoy small details, I feel like I probably see one while misisng 10, and I take a more slow and intentional approach to noticing them in the first place. My mind is by default focused inwards on ideas, and paying attention to what is around me is less natural. Of course I notice things, everyone must. But when I think about it, if I was being chased I think I'd be more likely preoccupied in my mind with projecting all the horrible things that could happen if I were caught, or perhaps psychoanalysing my persuer. Although I would probably have heightened awareness because of the urgency of the moment, and perhaps more focus on that very instant in time that normal for me, it would still be excercising less rather out-of-shape faculties.
Now I don't believe that I enjoy such characters because I secretly wish I was that way. No, I prefer to be just who I am. But I suppose it is fun to sort of 'try it on' for a moment, or to simply be in awe of it.
