Different Types Of Pray-Ers

[Luigi]

So far, eight mystics and five sages - are those the only kinds of pray-ers allowed on this board or something?

Edited January 15, 2010 by Luigi

[Gregorius]

Sage. But I'm also a quiet type, not exactly Sage.

[Deus te Amat]

Sage... and mostly accurate.

[Nihil Obstat]

I don't think mine described me perfectly.
For instance, if I went on a retreat, I'd prefer silence to activities.

[ardillacid]

mentally challenged. Hmm....

[TeresaBenedicta]

[quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='15 January 2010 - 02:21 AM' timestamp='1263536508' post='2037586']
I don't think mine described me perfectly.
For instance, if I went on a retreat, I'd prefer silence to activities.
[/quote]

Yeah, that was my thinking too.

[KeenanParkerII]

Sage, but like the others, I'd prefer some quiet time on a retreat. Overall, purtty good.

[BarbTherese]

You are a Mystic

[Archaeology cat]

Sage

[Anastasia13]

Sage, though I suspect I have some Mystic elements in me, though I could not get the results to change when I went back and changed my answers.

Matthew was a sage. He wrote what has traditionally been my fav Gospel.

Edited January 15, 2010 by Light and Truth

[Resurrexi]

I didn't take the test, but I know that there's no way I'm a mystic.

[Piccoli Fiori JMJ]

Well, I'm going to break the pattern... I'm a lover.

[quote]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. [/quote]

[sidemunch88]

This is what mine said.


You are a [b]Prophet[/b], 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

[JimR-OCDS]

Sage for me, but I also prefer quiet on retreats than activities. In fact, its why I switch to a Trappist Retreat years ago.


Anyway, years ago I read a book, "Who You Are is How You Pray," I forgot the name of the author, who is a priest.


Anyway, he used the Myers Briggs personality profile test to help you determine your personality type, which which style of prayer would best suit you. From what I recall, the styles were active, dynamic(charismatic type) contemplative. I ended up in the Contemplative.

Ironically, those who are extroverted, are drawn toward contemplative prayer, where introverts are often drawn toward dynamic charismatic prayer.

From what I recall, the author said that in prayer, we usually want it to be something different than our daily activities. So, hence the difference between personality types and prayer styles.

Jim

Edited January 15, 2010 by JimR-OCDS

[Winchester]

I got:
[quote]You are on the A-Train to Hell. Bastage.[/quote]
Ouch.