Last week, (Thursday June 16, 2011), I took a personality temperament exam.... I was surprise that my result was “Melancholic/ Phlegmatic” ... a big question on my mind... WHYYY???
Is this really me??? I was shocked because before, my result was Phlegmatic/Sanguine... haaay! But now, “Melancholic/ Phlegmatic”... both temperaments are INTROVERTs... hmm,, well, I thought about it, then I realized, if that was really me, then, I will be on it... IPAGLABAN!!!!
Melancholic/Phlegmatic says:
“Some of the greatest scholars the world has ever known have been MelPhlegs. They are not nearly as prone to hostility as the two previous melancholies and usually get along well with others. These gifted introverts combine the analytical perfectionism of the melancholy with the organized efficiency of the phlegmatic. They are usually good-natured humanitarians who prefer a quiet, solitary environment for study and research to the endless rounds of activities sought by the more extroverted temperaments. MelPhlegs are usually excellent spellers and good mathematicians. These gifted people have greatly benefited humanity. Most of the world's significant inventions and medical discoveries have been made by MelPhlegs. Despite his abilities, the MelPhleg, like the rest of us, has his own potential weaknesses. Unless controlled by God, he easily becomes discouraged and develops a very negative thinking pattern. But once he realizes it is a sin to develop the spirit of criticism and learns to rejoice, his entire outlook on life can be transformed. Ordinarily a quiet person, he is capable of inner angers and hostility caused by his tendency to be vengeful.
MelPhlegs are unusually vulnerable to fear, anxiety, and a negative self-image. It has always amazed me that the people with the greatest talents and capabilities are often victimized by genuine feelings of poor self-worth. Their strong tendency to be conscientious allows them to let others pressure them into making commitments that drain their energy and creativity. When filled with God's spirit, these people are loved and admired by their family because their personal self-discipline and dedication are exemplary in the home. But humanitarian concerns cause them to neglect their family. Unless they learn to pace themselves and enjoy diversions that help them relax, they often become early mortality statistics.”
Although I did not agree almost what the result said, but still, I am thankful to God that I am living my life to the fullest... Yes, we are unique! All of us have different temperaments, but I believe that this is not the thing to be measure in the Kingdom of God... God loves us and He will allow us to be ourselves and help us to maintain godly character in us. Knowing our temperaments are somewhat fine, but it depends if you consider the result or not. It’s up to you! Only two who recognize our truly selves... YOU down here and GOD from up above... J
