Being a clark has its perks: you’re creative! This is a photo of tiny budding leaves from a red Rhode Island rose bush in my yard.
I want to thank Clark for giving me an opportunity to guest-post.
I enjoy being a Friend of the Wakefield Doctrine and always look forward to reading all Wakefield Doctrine posts. They afford me the opportunity to learn more about clarks, scotts and rogers and increase my understanding of the world around me.
From the moment I discovered the Wakefield Doctrine, I was hooked. I figured out I was a clark almost immediately . Being a clark is precisely why I enjoy reading the Wakefield Doctrine so much.
So what’s it like being a clark according to the Wakefield Doctrine?
It’s validating. According to the Wakefield Doctrine, I’m supposed to daydream.
It’s full of great information. For the clark personality type, they like learning for learning’s sake. That’s great because I need an entire room to house all my books and files in my house. Let’s not talk about all the bookmarks I have on my browser for sites that feed me more information that I ever thought was possible.
I “think” all the time. I can’t help it. At the Wakefield Doctrine, I’m in good company. I’ve met so many other clarks who need to think, too, and can’t turn off that voice in the head.
Being an outsider is normal. With every new post, I realize that it’s completely acceptable for a clark to be not part of the herd. For once, I belong.
It makes me comfortable in my own skin. Don’t people like that make you slightly crazy? How they can be so comfortable with the likes of themselves? Maybe it’s age and not the Wakefield Doctrine at all, but since becoming a regular reader, I understand that when I deal with certain people, they’re going to be emotional (the rogers) and prone to doing things – action – (the scotts) and I can just sit on the sofa in the corner and get lost in my thoughts.
The scotts and rogers may think of clarks as slightly strange, but knowing that it’s who I am, that I can’t change and must keep thinking, I’m more comfortable with the idea that people don’t have to “get me” for me to be myself.
To be sure, the part about “being myself” got easier after I digested information from the Wakefield Doctrine. Before, I would try harder to fit in (okay not really…I’d just pretend). I’d have an internal dialogue going on in my head: don’t say that, act quiet, you’re talking too much, you’re too stoical, you’re being weird. That dialogue would get rather difficult to keep up with such that in my attempts to turn it off, I’d really look like I was talking to myself. Somehow, the Wakefield Doctrine – which is naturally very appealing to clarks – affirms that there is a whole segment (though a minority) of society that is like-minded in the same way. How refreshing.
The thing about the Wakefield Doctrine, though, is that you always have the potential to learn something new.
In fact, I participated in the last Saturday night call-in and up until that phone call, I thought I was a clark-roger as opposed to a clark-scott for the secondary perspective of my personality. I thought I could be part of a herd mentality if I wanted to, right? But then I found out that the fact that I’m aware that I don’t conform – having a blueberry colored house with a pink porch might be a giveaway – is a dead ringer for not being a roger. And since I have a scottian secondary aspect, if I am ever backed into a corner, the scottian perspective comes out and it’s not pretty. Reaction (a hallmark for scotts) takes over.
That’s kind of funny, too, because those rare times when I lose my temper really grab people’s attention. It happens once every few years – at least for me. I have a lot of patience, but when my frustration builds up, watch out!
Who knew that that is a clark–scott personality trait?
And I’m definitely not wired to be one of the herd.
The Wakefield Doctrine is a great place for scotts and rogers, too. It stands to reason that we all can benefit because it helps us to relate ourselves to the world around out there – not how we relate to the world, as Clark would say.
Now that I’ve shared so much about the inner-workings of my thought-process (yet another clark-like characteristic), I will graciously close this post with:
The Wakefield Doctrine is for you, not them.
About the Author
Cyndi Calhoun is a freelance writer, artist and photographer.
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About Cyndi
Oh Cyndi, loved learning this much more about you here and you know you and Clark are my favorite Clarks!! Seriously great guest post and did not disappoint!! :)
Janine – haha, thank you so much! You’re so sweet to come over and comment. I’m a clark through and through. :D
“Let’s not talk about all the bookmarks I have on my browser for sites that feed me more information that I ever thought was possible.”
I can so relate to that one Cyndi. And do we really go back to read all of them? LOL
As a clark, I always find it exciting to talk to, read words of another clark. Funny how you can pretty much tell who the clarks are from their writing, the rogers from their answers and the scotts, well a combo of both.
Most of the time, it’s easier talking with a clark. There isn’t the same frustration trying to explain what it is you mean when you attempt to translate a thought in your head that your mouth can’t seem to speak:)
Age, in part, can be attributed to being more comfortable with self. The validation in knowing we are “different” is because we are clarks…..priceless!! Seriously.
The Wakefield Doctrine, for me, is a necessary and most helpful tool. As I develop my other 2 aspects, it’s helpful reading about others who are doing the same!
GirlieOnTheEdge – yeah, no I don’t ever get around to reading all my bookmarked links. Haha.
Yes, it’s extraordinarily interesting to read about other clarks, too. There is an ease of communication, isn’t there? This sense of understanding someone else who is…in your same boat. :)
I do think age has something to do with being more comfortable with yourself; of course, discovering the WD definitely is a plus!
I am so glad that you have found your validation and now you are soaring because your path has street lights installed. :) Great post, CC! And, Clark, thank you for having such a wonderful guest! :)
@Terrye
totally is my pleasure!
Cyndi, she do have a way with them words an such
What a great job. I am still having a hard time figuring out what my personality is. I am a bit of an outsider so I am definitely a clark… but the second aspect I seem to go back and forth. You are so clear on what you are. Hopefully one day I will see that clarity as well!
hey thank you for the elegant postificationing*! Cyndi
It is not only refreshing to hear the thoughts of a person who has recently learned of and about the Doctrine, it is informative and improves my own understanding of this thing of ours.
this may yet end up being a place where clarks can be the not-Outsiders, if even just among 3 or 4 of us every now and then. As they say, ‘the exception makes the possibility inevitable’. In other words, by definition clarks are Outsiders…if we ever can experience and accept our not being Outsiders, then something has changed and our options have increased.
Never forget we all have the capabilities of all three types, the strengths (and weaknesses) inherent in all three worldviews…at least in a potential form.
Again, thank you for your hard work and inspired view of this here Doctrine here.
*No, I don’t indulge in making up silly words nearly enough, lol
Great guest post Cyndi! I’m still trying to figure out what type I am — I know I’m a combo, but not sure which. Maybe I’m all 3! I’m glad you have found validation to be comfortable with who you are…we should all be so fortunate to feel that way.
Emily – hmm…I’m thinking “roger” but I’m going to let Clark expertly help us determine for sure. I’m still learning, but I know SO MUCH about clarks, lol.
I do hope your mom is also doing better and that you have a wonderful, peaceful weekend.
Terrye – Ooh, I think the streetlights are like those bright LED display things…and then they go BAZINGA! Haha. I love the bright lights for sure! HUGS!
Stacy – I’m going to leave the “expert” personality ID stuff to Clark – he’d be able to pinpoint without a doubt. I have a hunch that you’re neither a scott, nor a clark (haha) but that you’re a “clark” as your secondary aspect. Clark, I’m sure, will let me know if I’m totally off the mark. ;)
Clark – thank you for letting me guest post – I learned even more about myself as a result of it. :) It’s fun being a non-Outsider, haha.
Cyndi, we are soul sisters! The more I learn about you the more I see it! I didn’t realize that we could have a secondary personality type. I’m not a roger either. The herd mentality makes me queasy. And there have been many times when I’ve been pushed into a corner and have come out fighting! People are always so shocked.
You are right about the doctrine – it has helped me feel more comfortable in my skin as well. To think it took until I was 40 to get there…
Terrific post!
Amy – I knew that as soon as I started reading YOUR blog, haha. Your thoughts, your approach to life, the way you’re so thoughtful: I KNEW you were a fellow clark and a kindred spirit. Yes…that scottian secondary aspect comes out when we’re backed into a corner and yes…we can surprise people. We’re normally infinitely patient but when it builds, oh boy! haha.
Thank you so much for coming by. HUGS!
Awesome guest post Cyndi! I used to try so hard to fit in at school, but being an introvert and extremely shy and quiet – I never quite did. I always thought there was something wrong with me. Now, as an adult and having learnt more about what makes me who I am – a Clark – and accepting that I will always be who I am, I’m happy. I’m not like other people. And I’m so grateful I don’t get bored out of my mind or constantly need people around me in order to feel entertained. Lovely post! Well done ;)
@Melanie
yeah, Cyndi the Post was most excellent, having the double edge of (an) understanding of the Wakefield Doctrine combined with a skill with them words an such as soon as I figure out how to run the Skype on the phone we will totally need to get you to join us on a Saturday Night Drive