I haven't decided whether to enroll in the training course that's offered, or to simply take the Cook's tour that will be available through my colleague's instruction.
Shortly after the blog launched, I took The Color Quiz and posted the results here. I took the same quiz today and the details were very different. Have I changed so much in seven years? Decide for yourself. I've italicized what applies (in my mind, anyway).
Color Test - Results
Your Existing Situation
"Organized and detail-oriented, she has a very precise and methodical manner. She needs relationships which offer her understanding, respect, and approval."
Your Stress Sources
"Feels unappreciated and in an unpleasant position. Needs personal recognition and the respect of others, since she has not been about to find partners who value the same things she does. She holds back her emotions and is unable to give fully of herself, but lasting isolation makes her want to change those ways and surrender to her deep urges. Giving in to her natural instincts and urges is a sign of weakness, so feeling this way makes her weak and irritable. Fighting these urges makes her feel stronger, as if she can take on anything that comes her way. Longs to be valued as an important associate and admired for her personal qualities."
Your Restrained Characteristics
"Demanding and picky in her relationships, but careful not to bring out conflict or disagreements and this may decrease her chances of achieving her goals and ideas."Feels trapped in a helpless situation and is desperately seeking relief. She is able to find pleasure and happiness in sexual activity.
"Willing to become emotionally involved, but is demanding and picky when choosing a partner. Is careful not to bring out conflict or disagreements as this may decrease her chances of achieving her goals and ideas.
"Current situation is leaving her doubtful and cautions about becoming intimately involved with others."
Your Desired Objective
"Needs peaceful surroundings. Looking for relief from stress, conflict, and arguments. Tries to control potentially harmful situations and arguments by treading lightly. Is sensitive, emotional, and has an eye for detail."
Your Actual Problem
"Lack of energy leaves her unnoticed to pursue further activities or demands placed on her. She feels powerless which leaves her agitated and depressed. Tries to escape from her struggles by searching for peaceful and restful conditions in which to relax and recover in an atmosphere full of security."
Your Actual Problem #2
"Wants to be valued and respected, seeks a close and peaceful relationship with a shared respect of each other."Other than having a difficult time believing this was originally conceptualized in English, I'll buy it.
[the title quotation is by Arthur Miller]
Even though these are generalized enough that they can be applied to almost anyone, much like horoscopes, I am astonished at how they can also be so specifically accurate. I guess the important thing about these quizzes is self-reflection, after all.
ReplyDeleteThe interesting thing I notice is that, although you are a searcher, you have a very strong center. You have a deep self-awareness and you make no apologies for being exactly who you are. I respect that deeply. And you are definitely one of the exceptional personalities that impress me.
And I did chuckle when I saw you did not italicize "by treading lightly". Your convictions run far too deep to waste with treading lightly! I know you don;t seek out conflict, but I do envy the way you approach it head on when it comes.