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UPDATE 090426 8:20AMCDT: Blogger's comment system is not working, so I've appended the results to the bottom of the page. I will move them if/when Comments are available.

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More accurate than a Buzzfeed quiz; less accurate than your therapist’s raised eyebrow. 🤨

 

🥜 Mindplay Friday: Which Peanuts Character Would Be Your Spiritual Guru? 🥜

 

Life is confusing. 

Fortunately, the Peanuts gang has plenty of opinions about happiness, perseverance, friendship, disappointment, and the occasional kite-eating tree. 

Answer these five questions to discover which Peanuts character would be your unlikely spiritual guide.

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1. When life doesn't go according to plan, what is your usual response?

A. Keep trying, even if success seems unlikely
B. Think deeply about what it all means
C. Find something joyful and distracting
D. Trust that things will work out eventually

2. Which quality do you value most?

A. Persistence
B. Wisdom
C. Imagination
D. Kindness

3. What sounds most appealing on a quiet afternoon?

A. Working toward a goal
B. Reading and reflecting
C. Daydreaming or creating something
D. Spending time with people you care about

4. Which quote comes closest to your outlook?

A. "Keep going."
B. "Seek understanding."
C. "Life needs a little wonder."
D. "People matter most."

5. Your ideal teacher would be:

A. Encouraging
B. Insightful
C. Inspiring
D. Compassionate

Results in the comments!

[the title quotation is by Charles M. Schulz, from The Complete Peanuts, 1967-1968]

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Results 🔑 

Mostly A — Charlie Brown Your spiritual guru is Charlie Brown. He may not seem like the obvious choice, but few characters demonstrate perseverance so consistently. Charlie Brown teaches that courage is continuing to show up after disappointment, and that dignity can exist even in defeat. 

Mostly B — Linus van Pelt Your spiritual guru is Linus. Thoughtful, philosophical, and surprisingly wise, Linus approaches life with curiosity and reflection. He reminds us that faith, hope, and reason can coexist—even if you're carrying a security blanket. 

Mostly C — Snoopy Your spiritual guru is Snoopy. He understands the value of imagination, play, and living a rich inner life. Snoopy teaches that reality is important, but so is the ability to dream beyond it. 

Mostly D — Lucy van Pelt Your spiritual guru is Lucy. Yes, really. Beneath the bossiness and bluntness lies a character who rarely leaves anyone wondering where they stand. Lucy teaches self-confidence, resilience, and the occasional lesson about not taking yourself too seriously. 

Mostly Equal Mix — Woodstock Your spiritual guru is Woodstock. Small, adaptable, loyal, and quietly content, Woodstock navigates life's absurdities with remarkable grace. He reminds us that friendship, flexibility, and finding joy in simple things are wisdom enough.