The 4 Domains Self-Profiler
Step 1 Profiles...
Each of the narratives you read represent one of the four 'core' perspectives or somatic orientations we can take in any given moment. Each of these perspectives are our personal connection to the broader domains they represent. It is these domains that direct our attention through a subtle and complex conversation we have with our environment every four seconds or so. This forms the foundation for what's been identified as our social intelligence and all the research on interpersonal neurobiology that has been piling up on top of it recently.
The 'lingo' of the domains tells you where each of the narratives you read draws it's coherence, or inherent clarity from. Once you experience how these stories are really a blended whole, you'll begin to realize when you shift from one to another as you interact socially over time AND in moments of agreement within yourself. The paradox is that the narratives will often conflict and that's why it's valuable to learn the signatures of your PRIMARY DOMAIN since you rely on it in times of extreme stress and when you the face any major transition point in your life that shows up.
Narrative #1 - Primary Domain: "PHYLO" - This is the life story that is held by the lion's share of the population (68%). It features the elements of our original somatic orientation, which goes back to that mother-child bond from the 1st year of life. People with this PRIMARY DOMAIN are the more instinctive somas that seek that nurturing vibe from other people. Their attention focuses on deepening that species-based connection, which makes them very sensitive to changes in their social world. They draw their coherence from interpersonal sources and use a felt-sense awareness to access it. Their reference point for wholeness is usually their family, their close relationships and the security they get from having physical contact with those people. They learn best in steps so a linear, sequential approach is favored. They can also easily model or emulate others. Their optimal interpersonal distance is what's known as 'intimate space', which is from 0-1.5 feet from other people.
Visit Gallery #1 To View Some Well-Known PHYLO's
Narrative #2 - Primary Domain: "ONTO" - This is the life story that is held by a solid eighth of the population (12%). It features the elements of our initial individuating somatic orientation, which goes back to 'terrible two' phase during the 2nd year of life. People with this PRIMARY DOMAIN are the more intellectual somas that seek that a more purposeful vibe from other people. Their attention focuses on deepening their self-referencing connection, which makes them very sensitive to changes in their conceptual world. They draw their coherence from intrapersonal sources and use a rich cognitive awareness to access it. Their reference point for wholeness is usually their personal beliefs, experiences, memories and ideas and the validation they get from sharing them with other people. They learn best in levels, since they seek to prioritize their actions. A progressive movement from concrete objectives to abstract meaning is favored. They are highly competitive and enjoy a goal-based atmosphere. Their optimal interpersonal distance is what's known as 'personal space', which is from 1.5 to 4 feet from other people.
Visit Gallery #2 To View Some Well-Known ONTO's
Narrative #3 - Primary Domain: "ECO" - This is the life story that is held by that magical 'critical mass' number of the population (11%). It features the elements of our communal somatic orientation, which goes back to that explorative 3rd year of life. People with this PRIMARY DOMAIN are the more visceral somas that seek that empathic vibe from other people. Their attention focuses on deepening that environmental connection, which makes them very sensitive to changes in their natural world. They draw their coherence from extrapersonal sources and use their emotional intelligence to access it. Their reference point for wholeness is usually nature, (think light, color, sound, form) and their cultural relationships in their 'tribe' are highly valued. They learn through trial and error, so a rhythmic, but improvisational approach is favored. They prefer process to outcome, so they tend to lose their focus in order to experience more angles. Their optimal interpersonal distance is what's known as 'social space', which is from 4-12 feet from other people.
Visit Gallery #3 To View Some Well-Known ECO's
Narrative #4 - Primary Domain: "EXO" - This is the life story that is held by the overlooked and most embedded part of the population (9%). It features the elements of an autonomous somatic orientation, which goes back to that relatively self-sufficient 4th year of life. People with this PRIMARY DOMAIN are the more perceptive somas that seek that formal, more functional vibe from other people. Their attention focuses on deepening that systemic connection, which makes them very sensitive to changes in their highly structured world. They draw their coherence from impersonal sources and use an analytical awareness to access it. Their reference point for wholeness is usually their tools, technologies and methods. They strive for the most universal and objective level to relate or communicate. They learn best in observational, predicable settings so a more regimented approach is favored. They can also easily gravitate to multimedia formats. Their optimal interpersonal distance is what's known as 'public space', which is from 12-25 feet from other people.
Visit Gallery #4 To View Some Well-Known EXO's
Remember, the aim with The 4 Domains is to not type-cast yourself into these stories, but to enrich them by aligning your awareness of what's PRIMARY to you with what's PRIMARY to the task at hand, to the needs of others around you, and to your long-term health and well-being.
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