What's your spiritual type?

[ContraMundum]

I got this from another forum, and thought it could be fun here.

Are you a sage, lover, mystic or prophet?

Take this test to find out! (http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/test.asp?act=test)

I got "sage".

[LadyGarnetRose]

I got mystic.

As a friend once told me, "If it wasn't for the internet you'd never leave your books."

[Henaynei]

You are a Sage, characterized by a thinking or head spirituality. You value responsibility, logic, and order. Maybe that's why you were voted "Most Dependable" by your high school classmates. Structure and organization are important to you. What would the world be like without you? Chaos, that's what! Your favorite words include should, ought, and be prepared. What makes you feel warm and fuzzy? Like Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof it's tradition! tradition! tradition!


Because you love words, written or spoken, you enjoy a good lecture, serious discussions, and theological reflection. Prayer for you usually is verbal. You thrive on activity and gatherings of people, such as study groups. Sages on retreat likely would fill every day with planned activities, leaving little time for silence or solitude.

We need Sages for your clear thinking and orderly ways. You pay attention to details that others overlook. Sages make contributions to education, publishing, and theology. You often are the ones who feel a duty to serve, give, care, and share with the rest of us. On the other hand, sometimes you seem unfeeling, too intellectual, or dry. Can you say "dogmatic"? You may need to experience the freedom of breaking a rule or two every now and then. G-d's grace covers Sages too, you know!

[HadassahSukkot]

Suprise (not!)

You are a Mystic, known for your imaginative, intuitive spirituality. You value peace, harmony, and inner silence. Mystics are nurtured by walking alone in the woods or sitting quietly with a trusted friend. You may also enjoy poetry, meditation, wordless prayer, candles, art, books, and anything else that helps you connect with God. Mystics experience God best through rich images and symbols. You are contemplative, introspective, intuitive, and focused on an inner world as real to you as the exterior one. Hearing from God is more important to you than speaking to God. Others may attribute human characteristics to God, but you see God as ineffable, unnamable, and more vast than any known category. You are intrigued by God's mystery.
Mystics want to inspire and persuade others, and need to live lives of significance. At times you push the envelope of spirituality, helping the rest of us imagine who we might become if we followed your lead.
Sometimes you may feel a bit guilty about your need for solitude and silence. If so, you probably have bought into the American myth that says being alone and doing nothing is lazy, antisocial, and unproductive. Stop it -- now. Give yourself permission to retreat and be alone. It's essential for your well-being.
On the other hand, don't get so carried away retreating that you become a recluse. That only deprives the world of your gifts and deprives you of the lessons that come from being with others. Some Mystics may have a true vocation for solitary prayer, but the rest of you need to alternate retreat time with involvement and interaction.

[Kris10leigh]

It's amazing how spot on these things can be sometime. I got mystic and it couldn't fit me more!

LadyGarnet, if I had my way, I'd never leave my books either, unless it was to sit by some body of water (creek, river, ocean) to read or write my books.

You are a Mystic, known for your imaginative, intuitive spirituality. You value peace, harmony, and inner silence. Mystics are nurtured by walking alone in the woods or sitting quietly with a trusted friend. You may also enjoy poetry, meditation, wordless prayer, candles, art, books, and anything else that helps you connect with God. Mystics experience God best through rich images and symbols. You are contemplative, introspective, intuitive, and focused on an inner world as real to you as the exterior one. Hearing from God is more important to you than speaking to God. Others may attribute human characteristics to God, but you see God as ineffable, unnamable, and more vast than any known category. You are intrigued by God's mystery.
Mystics want to inspire and persuade others, and need to live lives of significance. At times you push the envelope of spirituality, helping the rest of us imagine who we might become if we followed your lead.
Sometimes you may feel a bit guilty about your need for solitude and silence. If so, you probably have bought into the American myth that says being alone and doing nothing is lazy, antisocial, and unproductive. Stop it -- now. Give yourself permission to retreat and be alone. It's essential for your well-being.
On the other hand, don't get so carried away retreating that you become a recluse. That only deprives the world of your gifts and deprives you of the lessons that come from being with others. Some Mystics may have a true vocation for solitary prayer, but the rest of you need to alternate retreat time with involvement and interaction.

[ChavaK]

Also a sage...

[HadassahSukkot]

Also a sage...
Hey, but some of us already knew that ;)
:hug:

[cyberlizard]

i got mystic.... does not surprise me at all really

Steve

[Talmidah]

Hmmm......I got Mystic

[debi b]

...also a sage

[Lulav]

Wish I'd have seen this before anyone posted, I think it would have been more fun to read the description of the four types and then guess what the members of this forum were from their posting style. :D

Before I take it, anyone want to guess mine? :)

[Kris10leigh]

Lulav, I'm going to guess "Sage". :D

Is there anything besides sage and mystic?

[zaksmummy]

Thanks for that. I got Lover. I've printed it out to put in my bible so as to remind myself of my most negative attributes, and hopefully to be less like them!!!

You are a Lover, a feeling type, whose spirituality comes primarily from the heart or emotions. You value freedom, independence, and spontaneity. Along with your gift of enthusiasm, you show us how to have fun and appreciate beauty. More than any other type, you know how to experience joy. This puts you in a unique position to experience God in the moment, to revel in what is happening around you, and to be in the present tense. To Lovers, God is a nurturing parent. Prayer for you is often extemporaneous, speaking to God about what is on your heart at the moment. Music moves you deeply; so does heartfelt preaching and worship. You believe that real faith must be shared. Consequently, many Lovers are interested in missions or in spreading the Gospel through the media. You are passionate about holy living.
On the other hand, a Lover's impulsive behavior can get you in trouble. You sometimes focus on satisfying immediate desires to the detriment of investing in longer term needs. You have been known to exude a "holier-than-thou" attitude toward other spiritual types. That does not endear you to us. Guard against thinking that to be right everyone else must share a spiritual experience similar to yours. You also may need permission to acknowledge anger, disappointment, sadness, and doubt, and to allow yourself to be less than ideal.

[Torah613]

hmm. I got Mystic as well. Not really a surprise there.

Yochanan

[visionary]

Sage

[Tishri1]

http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/images/spacer.gif You are a Lover, a feeling type, whose spirituality comes primarily from the heart or emotions. You value freedom, independence, and spontaneity. Along with your gift of enthusiasm, you show us how to have fun and appreciate beauty. More than any other type, you know how to experience joy. This puts you in a unique position to experience God in the moment, to revel in what is happening around you, and to be in the present tense. To Lovers, God is a nurturing parent. Prayer for you is often extemporaneous, speaking to God about what is on your heart at the moment. Music moves you deeply; so does heartfelt preaching and worship. You believe that real faith must be shared. Consequently, many Lovers are interested in missions or in spreading the Gospel through the media. You are passionate about holy living.
On the other hand, a Lover's impulsive behavior can get you in trouble. You sometimes focus on satisfying immediate desires to the detriment of investing in longer term needs. You have been known to exude a "holier-than-thou" attitude toward other spiritual types. That does not endear you to us. Guard against thinking that to be right everyone else must share a spiritual experience similar to yours. You also may need permission to acknowledge anger, disappointment, sadness, and doubt, and to allow yourself to be less than ideal.

[ChavaK]

Hey, but some of us already knew that ;)
:hug:

LOL!

[johnd]

I got this from another forum, and thought it could be fun here.

Are you a sage, lover, mystic or prophet?

Take this test to find out! (http://www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/test.asp?act=test)

I got "sage".

Since the Mrs. is standing behind me with a rolling pin... my answer would be SHE is my spiritual type!!!!!!! :swoon:

[HaReb]

Huh, all I got was a blue screen as Bill Gates pulled the plug on me!! :D









Not really - it seemed to think I was prophet (wish it had spelt it as profit, though!) :scratch: Oh dear, it's lonely being the only prophet - am I really the only one left? :blush: :blush:

[Kris10leigh]

HaReb, do you mind posting the description for us? We haven't seen that one yet.

[Ivy]

Well, I'll be darned. I would have sworn I'd come out Mystic, being such a lover of nature & quiet,
but I came out Sage.

I had huge crush on Mr. Spock when I was thirteen, maybe that was indicative of something. :D

[HaReb]

Oh, sorry folks, I'll take the test again and, if it still thinks I'm a prophet I'll copy it in a post.

[HaReb]

You are a Prophet, a crusader with a kingdom spirituality. You experience God best through serving others. You value competence and knowledge, and are good at leading and influencing others. Prophets are devoted to their causes, often becoming assertive and aggressive as you implement a vision of the world as God's kingdom on earth. You are our heroic change agents and we admire you for that. Single-minded and deeply focused, you aren't content until society has been transformed.

Prophets are the least represented spiritual type in the general population. You also are the hardest spiritual type to be around, mainly because you make the rest of us feel guilty for not having the same zeal for change that you do. We admire you for sacrificing your personal life for your hope of the kingdom realized on earth, but we are uncomfortable around martyrs.
You have a courageous and sturdy idealism that takes responsibility for change. But, your passion for transforming society can lead you to become impatient with congregations and their perceived lack of concern. You fit best in a hospitable, like-minded community that shares your vision. Nevertheless, be careful not to become so involved in your cause that you neglect your inner life. Attend as much to your inner life as outer life. One will nourish the other.

[Kris10leigh]

HaReb, you may be the only one on the board, but those are certainly admirable traits to have. I think you are needed for your steadfast devotion. Be a proud prophet!

[Lulav]

Huh, all I got was a blue screen as Bill Gates pulled the plug on me!!

Not really - it seemed to think I was prophet (wish it had spelt it as profit, though!) :scratch: Oh dear, it's lonely being the only prophet - am I really the only one left? :blush: :blush:Since no one else wanted to take a guess at mine ( and sage was close) I will reveal it ( now that someone else has) that it too pegged me in the prophet catagory. I struggle with this and it's not as many think, that you are given prophecies, but you are more intune with what G-d wants and are told to tell it like it is, but no one usually wants to hear that.

( you turn into Jack Nicolson in a few good men ;) )

:blush:

[Tea]

I'm a prophet too??? your kidding.
Going to have to think that one over. Although reading through it again, there are many things that I have to agree with.
T

[milly83]

I am a lover.......couldn't me more spot on!!!!

[christianmomof3]

:scratch: sage

[Tea]

:scratch: sage


Very appropriate don't you think, considering what your wearing. lol

[HaReb]

Just as in Scripture - when I thought I was the only prophet of the one true, living God...another few turn up! Welcome friends!

[christianmomof3]

Very appropriate don't you think, considering what your wearing. lol
:D i did not notice that :D

[Gotalent]

Mystic :)

[libertybelle]

mine came up prophet

[Lulav]

Just as in Scripture - when I thought I was the only prophet of the one true, living God...another few turn up! Welcome friends! You don't know how many times I've felt like Elijah, ( almost named my son that too) or cried out to HaShem like he did.:(

[libertybelle]

lol HaReb when i shared it with my husband he was like, "i knew it!" i have always said i didn't believe i had the gift of evangelism....lol i get intense! i personally would have never thought of myself to be a type of prophet. but i have to admit it has a general accuracy on me.

[Torah613]

with so many mystics and prophets about, shall we rename the board e-safed?

Just kidding y'all.

Yochanan

[libertybelle]

with so many mystics and prophets about, shall we rename the board e-safed?

Just kidding y'all.

Yochanan

:D

[AnneSally]

You are a Lover, a feeling type, whose spirituality comes primarily from the heart or emotions. You value freedom, independence, and spontaneity. Along with your gift of enthusiasm, you show us how to have fun and appreciate beauty. More than any other type, you know how to experience joy. This puts you in a unique position to experience God in the moment, to revel in what is happening around you, and to be in the present tense.

To Lovers, God is a nurturing parent. Prayer for you is often extemporaneous, speaking to God about what is on your heart at the moment. Music moves you deeply; so does heartfelt preaching and worship. You believe that real faith must be shared. Consequently, many Lovers are interested in missions or in spreading the Gospel through the media. You are passionate about holy living. On the other hand, a Lover's impulsive behavior can get you in trouble. You sometimes focus on satisfying immediate desires to the detriment of investing in longer term needs. You have been known to exude a "holier-than-thou" attitude toward other spiritual types. That does not endear you to us. Guard against thinking that to be right everyone else must share a spiritual experience similar to yours. You also may need permission to acknowledge anger, disappointment, sadness, and doubt, and to allow yourself to be less than ideal.


(that's me.) :o

[libertybelle]

You are a Lover, a feeling type, whose spirituality comes primarily from the heart or emotions. You value freedom, independence, and spontaneity. Along with your gift of enthusiasm, you show us how to have fun and appreciate beauty. More than any other type, you know how to experience joy. This puts you in a unique position to experience God in the moment, to revel in what is happening around you, and to be in the present tense.

To Lovers, God is a nurturing parent. Prayer for you is often extemporaneous, speaking to God about what is on your heart at the moment. Music moves you deeply; so does heartfelt preaching and worship. You believe that real faith must be shared. Consequently, many Lovers are interested in missions or in spreading the Gospel through the media. You are passionate about holy living. On the other hand, a Lover's impulsive behavior can get you in trouble. You sometimes focus on satisfying immediate desires to the detriment of investing in longer term needs. You have been known to exude a "holier-than-thou" attitude toward other spiritual types. That does not endear you to us. Guard against thinking that to be right everyone else must share a spiritual experience similar to yours. You also may need permission to acknowledge anger, disappointment, sadness, and doubt, and to allow yourself to be less than ideal.


(that's me.) :o
:hug: annesally:hug: you're such an important part to the splendid tapestry of our God and King.

[AnneSally]

:hug: annesally:hug: you're such an important part to the splendid tapestry of our God and King.


blimey, what a kind and loving thing to say, are you a Lover too libertybelle? lol. :hug: :clap:

Thank you.:blush:

[AnneSally]

mine came up prophet


Oh you're a prophet?:) Makes sense, you just spoke a word of encouragement to me. :hug:

:wave:

[libertybelle]

Oh you're a prophet?:) Makes sense, you just spoke a word of encouragement to me. :hug:

:wave:
geeez you're right annesally! when i read what prophets proclaimed can't say as i ever got the feel of encouragement lol


i always called it the ability/gift of encouragement :hug:

well i think i better give this some deeper thought!

nothing more frustrating than watching someone throw themselves away, while they keep asking for advice, or better yet stumbling and fumbling their ways around you and not listening because what is said seems too hard :eek:

[AnneSally]

i always called it the ability/gift of encouragement :hug:




That's got to be the best gift of all!:hug:

[AnneSally]

geeez you're right annesally! when i read what prophets proclaimed can't say as i ever got the feel of encouragement lol


LOL! You're right there!:eek:

:D

[AnneSally]

nothing more frustrating than watching someone throw themselves away, while they keep asking for advice, or better yet stumbling and fumbling their ways around you and not listening because what is said seems too hard :eek:

Too true!:(

[libertybelle]

good morning :hug:

[AnneSally]

goodmorning. :D

[libertybelle]

wonder where everyone is? spring is so near! the weather's all fickle fackle! today is windy and much cooler than the high 70's we've been having.........

honey anyone?

[AnneSally]

It's summer where I am and we are enjoying a scorcher! I just hope it holds up for the long weekend because I'm going on a little vacation.:)

[libertybelle]

it's moving into summer here. i want a vacation. lol i've replaced my vacation with summer classes

[AnneSally]

lol i've replaced my vacation with summer classes


oh dear....:sigh:

[libertybelle]

http://www1.christianforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=114259&stc=1&d=1205720559

[matreshka]

My computer froze up but not before I was told I am a sage. Since I did not get to listen to the description I retook the test and came out Mystic... So I am one of those!

[libertybelle]

one of those....can't be all that bad. sorry to hear about your computer, that can be very frustrating.

[libertybelle]

evening everyone. sure is quiet in the house.

[Bananna]

LOL

Prophet....

I thought it was gonna come up insane.

LOL

now lets see where the computer sticks this post cause they have been crazy out of order of late.
12:35 am pst when posting

[libertybelle]

Yes, I agree, many are uncomfortable around our type, makes it hard to have any close relationships, even marriage.

I forgot about that line. I have been wondering why everyone seems to run to the other side of the room when I start towards them :sigh: You know it's really hard and it's not like I mean to do anything to anyone, I just would like a few friends.

Does anyone else know what I'm saying?

http://www1.christianforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=114524&stc=1&d=1206504067

[ContraMundum]

now lets see where the computer sticks this post cause they have been crazy out of order of late.
12:35 am pst when posting

According to my computer, you posted that at 12:35pm, Oct 16, 1931.

[MyZz]

better late than never..sage also LOL

[fritz300]

Prophet... totally fits me... especially: "You also are the hardest spiritual type to be around, mainly because you make the rest of us feel guilty for not having the same zeal for change that you do. We admire you for sacrificing your personal life for your hope of the kingdom realized on earth, but we are uncomfortable around martyrs."
Regards,
Zak

[Lulav]

Prophet... totally fits me... especially: "You also are the hardest spiritual type to be around, mainly because you make the rest of us feel guilty for not having the same zeal for change that you do. We admire you for sacrificing your personal life for your hope of the kingdom realized on earth, but we are uncomfortable around martyrs."
Regards,
Zak
Yes, I agree, many are uncomfortable around our type, makes it hard to have any close relationships, even marriage.