Randomness
It's one of those occasions when you're sitting back and talking about auras and souls and various other mystic personality traits that you start musing on them overly much. It's always interesting to find out what other people think of you, what the "tests" convey.
Most of the "tests" are a positive lark. They never seem to accurately capture any significant true reflection of self. Part of that pertains to the perception of "ideal" self, versus "actual" self. Even in answering quizzes and the sort about your personality, everyone wants to convey what they imagine their answer would be, rather than what it actually is. No one wants to admit that they're a jerk, an arrogant arse, or a needy, whiny wannabe.
Of course, the counter argument is that the quizzes are designed for pleasure and enjoyment. If they provided negative aspects, they're muted and mentioned primarily as afterthoughts so as not to detract from the positive aspects of the 'telling'. Their structure lends themselves to this more often than not. There are quizzes with innumerable questions but they all lead to a very narrow category of answers. Or quizzes with few questions but a staggering number of possibilities.
It's difficult to find answers within any of these quizzes. The very notion that mysticism can be defined through a logical series of questions defies the conventions of mysticism in the first place. I suppose that perception is why I am occasionally surprised when there's an answer that's provided that seems appropriate. Or even, eerily accurate. Under these circumstances, it always seems to be wise to question oneself as to whether the answers are those notions you wish to project, or a reflection of true self. I have heard what has been said about me, and I understand, to a degree, the perception of myself that I desire to convey. I suppose the ultimate question becomes whether or not you are the actor or the act.
At any rate...I was making some inquiries on the subject and perceptions others have of me, and was directed during the topic towards a particular quiz. A friend described me as having a loose, thin veil of an aura. A free spirit type, but perhaps undefined as of yet. That it felt good, safe, not projecting much but open to others. A pale blue with a soft teal mix to it. It always astounds how colours have such strong meanings and associations.
At any rate, that was one perception by someone close to me. And the quiz provided the following insight..
You Are a Seeker Soul
You are on a quest for knowledge and life challenges.
You love to be curious and ask a ton of questions.
Since you know so much, you make for an interesting conversationalist.
Mentally alert, you can outwit almost anyone (and have fun doing it!).
Very introspective, you can be silently critical of others.
And your quiet nature makes it difficult for people to get to know you.
You see yourself as a philosopher, and you take everything philosophically.
Your main talent is expressing and communicating ideas.
Souls you are most compatible with: Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul
What Kind of Soul Are You?
Are these images accurate? Perhaps. They certainly feel like a comfortable blanket that I'd wrap around myself.
Incidently, I should be doing my laundry.
Most of the "tests" are a positive lark. They never seem to accurately capture any significant true reflection of self. Part of that pertains to the perception of "ideal" self, versus "actual" self. Even in answering quizzes and the sort about your personality, everyone wants to convey what they imagine their answer would be, rather than what it actually is. No one wants to admit that they're a jerk, an arrogant arse, or a needy, whiny wannabe.
Of course, the counter argument is that the quizzes are designed for pleasure and enjoyment. If they provided negative aspects, they're muted and mentioned primarily as afterthoughts so as not to detract from the positive aspects of the 'telling'. Their structure lends themselves to this more often than not. There are quizzes with innumerable questions but they all lead to a very narrow category of answers. Or quizzes with few questions but a staggering number of possibilities.
It's difficult to find answers within any of these quizzes. The very notion that mysticism can be defined through a logical series of questions defies the conventions of mysticism in the first place. I suppose that perception is why I am occasionally surprised when there's an answer that's provided that seems appropriate. Or even, eerily accurate. Under these circumstances, it always seems to be wise to question oneself as to whether the answers are those notions you wish to project, or a reflection of true self. I have heard what has been said about me, and I understand, to a degree, the perception of myself that I desire to convey. I suppose the ultimate question becomes whether or not you are the actor or the act.
At any rate...I was making some inquiries on the subject and perceptions others have of me, and was directed during the topic towards a particular quiz. A friend described me as having a loose, thin veil of an aura. A free spirit type, but perhaps undefined as of yet. That it felt good, safe, not projecting much but open to others. A pale blue with a soft teal mix to it. It always astounds how colours have such strong meanings and associations.
At any rate, that was one perception by someone close to me. And the quiz provided the following insight..
You Are a Seeker Soul
You are on a quest for knowledge and life challenges.
You love to be curious and ask a ton of questions.
Since you know so much, you make for an interesting conversationalist.
Mentally alert, you can outwit almost anyone (and have fun doing it!).
Very introspective, you can be silently critical of others.
And your quiet nature makes it difficult for people to get to know you.
You see yourself as a philosopher, and you take everything philosophically.
Your main talent is expressing and communicating ideas.
Souls you are most compatible with: Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul
What Kind of Soul Are You?
Are these images accurate? Perhaps. They certainly feel like a comfortable blanket that I'd wrap around myself.
Incidently, I should be doing my laundry.