#reactive

[animentality]

[thecannibalistickiwi]

GO MY EGOBWORDER REACTIVE!

Mini base made by Soda I believe

Feel free to use this

[evilhorse]

I’m a famously reactive character.

(Howard the Duck 50th Anniversary Special #1)

[rainytypology]

Enneagram Type 4

An overview of an enneagram type. Not an expert. May change later.

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Type 4

Center: Heart/Image/Shame

Other triads: Reactive, Withdrawn, Frustration

Basic motivation: Create a unique identity, make personal significance

Basic fear: Being forgotten, not feeling important

Wings: 4w3, 4w5

Disintegration/stress: 2

Integration/growth: 1

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Traits

- Strengths -

In tune with emotions

Expressive and creative

Have an eye for beauty/aesthetics

Empathetic

Tries to be genuine, be themselves

- Weaknesses -

Can be moody and overly sensitive

Self conscious

Feel defective

Can be self pitying

Focus too much on themselves

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Wings

- 4w3 -

The 3 wing adds a spit of spark to the typically melancholic 4 core. A bit more outgoing and friendly. May feel envious of others more often. Want to have validation and praise for their unique accomplishments. 3 wing helps them set goals, which are usually aligned with expression and creativity. 4s want to make a mark/influence on the world and 3 wants to be successful in making that mark. They want their uniqueness to be seen.

- 4w5 -

4 and 5 are both withdrawn types, so it's no surprise 4w5s are often introverted and/or private. Independent type who does what they want. Can intellectualize their emotions. Can get lost in their own world as they are focused on building their creativity and skills rather than focusing on relationships.

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Disintegration: 2

Disintegration to 2 can cause a 4 to lose sense of their independence, instead throwing themselves into relationships. They want to be rescued somehow without putting much effort into building genuine connections. Very clingy and intrusive.

Integration: 1

Integration to 1 can cause a 4 to become more objective and more bold to take actions towards their desired goals and dreams. They learn not to be trapped in their self absorptions. They learn to control/balance their feelings so they are less moody. Integrating 4s have a desire to contribute to the world and make a better difference rather than simply only doing things they want whenever they want.

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Subtypes of 4

- Sp 4 -

Sp 4 is the most internalized and least expressive about their pain and suffering compared to the typical 4. They learn to deal with it by themselves. They want to be recognized and accepted for being so "tough" for not complaining about going through heavy things. They may instead look for those who are visibly suffering in order to provide empathy and help for them.

- Sx 4 -

Sx 4 is the most expressive and intense. They want to be their most authentic selves and chase after their desires. They are very deliberate in trying to attract others with their unique and genuine character - with the way they dress, act, any sort of self expression, they need people to like their uniqueness. They can be more assertive with their needs, which can be used to cover up the actual sadness they have inside. They have a deep need to prove they are worthy.

- So 4 -

So 4 is the most connected to their suffering and will openly show this. They compare themselves a lot to others and feel shame for not having the traits they envy. They want to be accepted but fear their flaws will drive people away. Inferiority and victim complex. There is a lot of inner conflict of wanting to be original and different but fearing having something wrong with them and longing for others acceptance.

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Enneagram list

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[crimsonglow-art]

A Commission for Reactive for Streams

This is a cute little Mothman in space station 14 outfit. Its super cute and wants to know how you're day was.

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Discord reactives/PNGtuber for Watt

[athousandgateaux]

It is reactive forces that express themselves in opposition, the will to nothingness that expresses itself in the labour of the negative. The dialectic is the natural ideology of ressentiment and bad conscience. It is thought in the perspective of nihilism and from the standpoint of reactive forces. It is a fundamentally Christian way of thinking, from one end to the other; powerless to create new ways of thinking and feeling. The death of God is a grand, noisy, dialectical event; but an event which happens in the din of reactive forces and the fumes of nihilism.

--Gilles Deleuze, Nietzsche and Philosophy, pg. 159

[genderfluiddumbass]

some reactive sprites i made for me and my partners!

[chillis-s-sketchings]

[P2U] Pre-Made Reactives up on Kofi

please take a look and consider supporting me on my artist journey reblogs are highly appreciated 🙏

[markmcole]

The Strength of Staying Calm

There’s a strength that often goes unnoticed in our loud, reactive society. It’s not the strength of dominance, shouting, or always having the last word—it’s the quiet strength of staying calm, especially when provoked or under pressure. “A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.”(Proverbs 12:16, NLT) This verse contrasts two kinds of people: the quick-tempered fool…

[howifeltabouthim]

Up to this point she had always waited, waited for the man to approach. She seemed to requitre that he look at her in a certain way and indicate desire and that would ignite something in her. She waited for that to happen, even when she liked someone, she would wait for the move. She loitered in the shadow of the wide shoulders and the maleness, waiting. Or you might, as someone had described it, put yourself in their line of vision. Come interest me, come try. But now there was a new electricity driving her, she was not waiting to react. That is, she wanted to instigate it, she didn't need the warm-up.

Susan Minot, from Don't Be a Stranger

[poyopaan]

New Poyo dropping to a stream near you (some day idk)

[energy-healing-with-jen]

WEEKEND LEARNING From Reactive to Responsive Relationships: Transforming How We Connect

In the dance of human connection, there exists a subtle yet profound distinction that shapes the quality of our relationships: the difference between reacting and responding. This distinction, often overlooked in our fast-paced world, holds the key to transforming how we connect with others on every level—from intimate partnerships to workplace collaborations and casual friendships.

The Reactive Trap

When we react, we operate on autopilot. Something triggers us—a comment, a text message, a facial expression—and we immediately fire back without pausing to process. Our nervous system takes over, often activating our fight-or-flight response. The words that come out of our mouths or the messages we type aren't carefully chosen; they're automatic, instinctive, and frequently rooted in past patterns.

Lisa, a marketing executive, describes her realization: "I'd snap at my partner whenever he asked about dinner plans. It wasn't until therapy that I realized I was actually reacting to childhood memories of mealtime stress—not to his simple question."

Reactive relationships operate in cycles. One person reacts, triggering the other to react in turn. Before long, neither person feels heard or understood, and both feel increasingly justified in their emotional responses.

The Responsive Revolution

Responding, by contrast, introduces a crucial element into the equation: choice. When we respond, we create space between stimulus and action—space that allows us to consider multiple perspectives, access our values, and align our communication with our deeper intentions.

This doesn't mean overthinking or delaying necessary communication. Rather, it means bringing consciousness to our interactions. A response might take only seconds longer than a reaction, but it comes from a different place entirely.

The Benefits Across All Relationships

Intimate Partnerships

In romantic relationships, the shift from reactive to responsive communication prevents the accumulation of resentment. Partners who respond rather than react are able to address the actual issue at hand rather than fighting about fighting.

"The moment we both committed to responding instead of reacting, our arguments stopped spiraling," shares Miguel, a relationship coach. "We could disagree without it becoming a referendum on our entire relationship."

Workplace Connections

Professional relationships thrive on responsive communication. Teams that cultivate a responsive culture report higher levels of psychological safety, creativity, and problem-solving capacity.

Research from organizational psychology shows that responsive teams are more innovative because members feel safe sharing unconventional ideas without fear of reactive dismissal or criticism.

Parent-Child Bonds

Perhaps nowhere is the distinction more impactful than in parenting. Children learn emotional regulation not through lectures but through observation. Parents who model responsive communication raise children who develop stronger emotional intelligence.

"When I respond thoughtfully to my daughter instead of reacting to her behavior, I'm literally helping wire her brain for healthier relationships," notes Dr. James Chen, developmental psychologist.

Friendships

Even casual relationships benefit from responsiveness. Friends who feel responded to rather than reacted to report feeling more valued and understood.

The Path to Responsive Relationships

The good news is that responsive communication is a learnable skill. Here are the fundamental shifts:

Create a pause. Even a brief moment between trigger and response allows your nervous system to regulate and your prefrontal cortex to engage.

Get curious rather than certain. Ask yourself: "What else might be happening here? What might I be missing?"

Connect with intention. Before speaking, typing, or acting, clarify your deeper intention for the relationship beyond "winning" the current exchange.

Practice emotional awareness. Notice when you're emotionally flooded and learn to recognize when you're more likely to react than respond.

Extend compassion—to yourself and others. Reactions happen. When they do, repair rather than defend.

The Ripple Effect

As we shift from reactive to responsive communication in our key relationships, we create ripples that extend outward. Workplaces become more collaborative. Families become more connected. Communities become more cohesive.

In a world often characterized by knee-jerk reactions and polarization, cultivating responsive relationships might be not just personally beneficial but culturally revolutionary—a small shift with enormous implications for how we navigate our increasingly complex world together.

The transformation begins with a simple recognition: in the space between stimulus and response lies our greatest power. It's time we claimed it.

[heartsmade4more]

Becoming less reactive is a huge part of growth and decreasing stress. If you let everything get you worked up, you're damaging your mind, body, and spirit.

[newcodesociety]

ByteByteGo | Newsletter/Blog

From the newsletter:

Imperative Programming Imperative programming describes a sequence of steps that change the program’s state. Languages like C, C++, Java, Python (to an extent), and many others support imperative programming styles.

Declarative Programming Declarative programming emphasizes expressing logic and functionalities without describing the control flow explicitly. Functional programming is a popular form of declarative programming.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Object-oriented programming (OOP) revolves around the concept of objects, which encapsulate data (attributes) and behavior (methods or functions). Common object-oriented programming languages include Java, C++, Python, Ruby, and C#.

Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) aims to modularize concerns that cut across multiple parts of a software system. AspectJ is one of the most well-known AOP frameworks that extends Java with AOP capabilities.

Functional Programming Functional Programming (FP) treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and emphasizes the use of immutable data and declarative expressions. Languages like Haskell, Lisp, Erlang, and some features in languages like JavaScript, Python, and Scala support functional programming paradigms.

Reactive Programming Reactive Programming deals with asynchronous data streams and the propagation of changes. Event-driven applications, and streaming data processing applications benefit from reactive programming.

Generic Programming Generic Programming aims at creating reusable, flexible, and type-independent code by allowing algorithms and data structures to be written without specifying the types they will operate on. Generic programming is extensively used in libraries and frameworks to create data structures like lists, stacks, queues, and algorithms like sorting, searching.

Concurrent Programming Concurrent Programming deals with the execution of multiple tasks or processes simultaneously, improving performance and resource utilization. Concurrent programming is utilized in various applications, including multi-threaded servers, parallel processing, concurrent web servers, and high-performance computing.

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