Thursday, January 12, 2006

A Smile from a Veil? (so you think you can tell. . .)


Idealist (NF)


You are a passionate, caring, and unique person.
You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.

You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily.
Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings.

You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.
Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.

In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily.

At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.

With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone.

As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.

On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.



All these personality tests! I now know that I am a green-blue golden retriever who usually scores as INFP. We're all amateur psychologists these days. But what difference does it all make? I think I have learned more about myself from a few of my close friends who are willing to speak the truth in love than I ever will from a quiz. Certain things ring true though:

"you enjoy beauty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life"

"living in your own inner world"

''You are hesitant to let people get close"

"You love to laugh"

"Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision -- no matter what it is."

"You can spend all night talking to someone." (This annoys my sister.)

One thing I have realized about myself is that I can be a people pleaser. I often try to shape myself into a person that I think other people will like or approve. Too often I look at others, see the wonderful qualities they have, and wish I was more like them (and, consequently, less like me).

I don't want to stop caring what other people think; I just think I need to focus that energy into being considerate of others, not into being someone I'm not. What I keep reminding myself is that God did not create me to be a second-rate clone of someone else. He created me to be the best Lauren that I can. (Check out Galatians 6:4.) Just something to keep in mind as I move into a new adventure. . .

(Why the huge gap? I don't know; I don't understand html, but read on. . .)














Your #1 Match: ISFP



The Artist

You are a gifted artist or musician (though your talents may be dormant right now).
You enjoy spending your free time in nature, and you are good with animals and children.
Simply put, you enjoy beauty in all its forms and live for the simple pleasures in life.
Gentle, sensitive, and compassionate - you are good at recognizing people's unspoken needs.

You would make a good veterinarian, pediatrician, or composer.


Your #2 Match: INFP




The Idealist

You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world.
Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships.
It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close.
But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop.

You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.


Your #3 Match: ISFJ




The Nurturer

You have a strong need to belong, and you are very loyal.
A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways.
In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.
You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for.

You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.


Your #4 Match: ESFP




The Performer

You are a natural performer and happiest when you're entertaining others.
A great friend, you are generous, fun-loving and optimistic.
You love to laugh - and you like almost all people equally.
You accept life as it is, and you do your best to make each day fantastic.

You would make a good actor, designer, or counselor.


Your #5 Match: INFJ




The Protector

You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity.
Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is.
You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience.
You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them.

You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher.


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hey Lauren-- I like your pics, but I just had to mention WE'RE THE SAME PERSONALITY TYPE-- well, only at times. I can be Extraverted at times--I'm so confused. Although we may share the same personality type, no one can be you, so shine real bright--the way God made you!!! You're beautiful!!! Talk to you later-- Gabriella