note: these articles were taken from someone's blog ( which I forgot)few years ago.
Take this little test and read the extended entry to reveal something about yourself. Or not. Up to you. And if you do give this a try, really play along. It is pretty interesting.
Building a new tomorrowThe clock struck twelve, the ball dropped in Times Square, and the sound of champagne corks popping was heard around the globe. And after all the buildup, hoopla, and hype, after the apocalyptic anxieties and eager anticipation, the world somehow managed to find its way safely into the new millennium. Looking back, we can see the prophecies of doom were overblown and the Y2K bug seems more like little more than a ploy to sell system upgrades. But we, the last children of the twentieth century, all shared for a moment that sense of newness and opportunity--the chance to make the world better than the one we inherited and create a legacy to share with our children and theirs over the next thousand years.
1. You are working for an urban planning corporation and have been assigned to the community development team for a major new millennium project. You have been asked to come up with an inspirational theme for the city. What theme do you propose?
2. The project team has a number of members, each with a certain set of experiences and skills. Why do you think you were selected to participate in this project? (Give as many reasons as you like.)
3. What kind of person is the project manager? Describe his or her personality and qualities as a leader.
Key to Building a New Tomorrow:
Towns and cities are natural symbols of social life. Most of the cities we are familiar with sprang up unplanned and spread outward and upward in a seemingly random fashion. But the scenario asks you to deliberately plan a city for the future, giving your mind the chance to express its vision of an ideal setting for human interaction. Your answers reveal your approach and feelings about the social world around you.
1. The theme you selected for the new city is something you feel is absolutely essential to your own happiness as a member of society. And for most people that means the very thing they sense is most sorely lacking in their environment at present.
Was your theme something ideal, like "harmony," "peace," or "Mother Nature"? We all feel the need for more of those these days. Or did you pick something along the lines of a cartoon fantasy world where everyone smiles all the time and the sun is always shining? That may actually be an easier goal to achieve, but you're facing some strong competition in Orlando, Anaheim, and Tokyo.
2. The reasons you gave for being picked for the team are the strengths you see in yourself that no one else recognizes. That may be because those "strengths" are not quite as strong as you might like to think. The people around you are the most objective judges of your potential. Don't be afraid to listen to what others have to say about your abilities--their evaluation can steer you away from the dead-end streets of overconfidence and self-deception.
3. The team manager reveals your own image of yourself in the future. Do you see yourself developing into a supportive, motivated, and inspirational leader, or a harsh and unreasonable slave driver? If it's the latter, you may want to start reconsidering the particular path to personal development you're currently heading down. Even Scrooge got the chance to repent.
So I had no idea you all thought I wasn't the kind of person who could get things done but there you go. Kokology says that's what you think and now that I know where we stand with each other, well, don't expect a birthday card.
Cat got your tongueA dog may be man's best friend, but a cat always seems to be its own best friend. You may love them or hate them (as if they cared either way), but cats have shared as long a history with us humans as any species of animal on earth, and it's safe to say that they'll be around for ages to come. It's not that cats actually do much for people--they can't fetch the newspaper, shake hands, or play Frisbee--or perhaps it's just that they choose not to. But their cool indifference, quiet pride, and utter impenetrability seem to justify them a place in our world regardless.
We all have our individual perceptions about the cat. Which of the following four phrases strikes closest to the image you hold?
1. Basking in the sun.
2. Mysterious and inscrutable.
3. Pleasantly soft to the touch.
4. A companionless creature.
Key to Cat got your tongue:
In Jungian psychology, the cat is representative of the feminine principle know as the anima, or your true inner self (as opposed to the social role you play). The description you selected as applying best to cats reveals the nature of your own true self, in its positive and negative aspects.
1. Basking in the sun.
In describing the catlike activity, rather than the cat itself, you show a sensitivity toward the natural actions of things within their environments. This makes you an accepting and easily acceptable person, capable of getting along well with everyone you meet. On the positive side, this means that people perceive you as comfortable in almost any situation. But that same uncanny sense of comfort can also make you appear a little superficial or unconcerned with others.
2. Mysterious and inscrutable.
You instinctively choose to describe the cat in terms of its personality, almost as if it were human. And the attributes of the cat's character that drew you attention are precisely the ones you share with it. Your true inner self is a kaleidoscope, changing and renewing itself constantly. This makes predicting your behavior an endlessly intriguing challenge to the people who love you, but it can also make you seem like more trouble than you're worth to those without the time or inclination to ponder riddles and enigmas.
3. Pleasantly soft to the touch.
To you, the cat presents itself as a physical object, defined specifically in terms of how it affects you. You see the world as something created to stimulate and serve you. This tendency may manifest itself as an aura of calm self-assurance or simply as excessive self-involvement. But it's likely that until you perceive that it has some direct effect on your life, this insight will be of no interest to you either way.
4. A companionless creature.
You define the cat in social terms, showing the emphasis you place on the role of the individual within (or apart from) the group. And your choice of "companionless" to describe the cat's condition is more than a little tinges with feeling, a sense of loneliness that the animal itself does not necessarily share. You are most deeply attuned to the emotional and social realms, making you appear caring, warm, and genuinely concerned about others. But it can also make you seem somewhat overly sensitive and melodramatic when you give full expression to your feelings.
When the party’s overYou drew the short straw and ended up with the unenviable task of being designated driver for the night. You resign yourself to a long night of club soda and cocktail nuts and manage to make it all the way to the agreed-upon twelve o'clock final round. But your jolly companions have different ideas, and with eyes out of focus and beer on their breath, the call goes out for "just one more for the road!"
Nobody like to be a wet blanket, but you've had enough. What do you say to convince your drunken friends that it really is time to go home?
1. "If you stay out any later, there's going to be hell to pay when you get home."
2. "If I don't get home soon, I'm going to have to sleep in the dog-house."
3. "You've already had enough. Let's go before you make yourself sick."
4. "Come on, party's over. I've got to get up early tomorrow."
Key to When the Party's Over:
There's a reason they call it "baby-sitting a drunk." Drunks are like children in many ways: they laugh and cry at the silliest things; they have difficulty finishing their sentences; sometimes they even wet their pants. But the most relevant similarity in this scenario is that both can be a a nightmare to control for the people who are supposed to be responsible for them. The way you tried persuading your partying friends to call it a night tells us something about your current (or future) parenting style.
1. "If you stay out any later, there's going to be hell to pay when you get home."
You don't want your children to think of you as an ogre, but sometimes the coercive power of a believable threat is too much to resist. That's the nice things about having a partner. You can scare the kids into behaving with, "just wait till Dad gets home!" or, "Mom is going to freak when she sees this mess," and still come away looking like the nice half of the good cop/bad cop routine. But you can't always be your kids' best friend. Sometimes you have to settle for being their parent.
2. "If I don't get home soon, I'm going to have to sleep in the doghouse."
You take the "best pals" strategy (see #1, above) to the next step, asking your kids to protect you from the consequences of their misbehavior. But in this approach, not only do you turn your spouse into the bad guy, but by abdicating all responsibility, you relinquish your own authority as well. It may be time for a a refresher course in Parenting 101.
3. "You've had enough already. Let's go before you make yourself sick."
Your no-nonsense, "stick to the facts" approach may not win you any nominations in the "Coolest Parent Ever" awards, but you always have your kids best interests at heart. And in the long run, that more than anything else will earn you their love and respect."
4. "Come on, party's over. I've got to get up early tomorrow."
You have a tendency to put your own priorities ahead of those of your kids. Parenting involves self-sacrifice, and that isn't always easy to do. But once you've drawn that straw, it's a reality you're going to have to come to terms with. Who knows, you may even learn to love it.
I'm going to say that my version of #4 is a "take care of me, so I can take care of you" approach that I can live with.
Deep in the MountainsThe mountains and the sea—nature has a power that draws us to her. After all we are all nature’s children, born into her world and fed on her bounty. No matter what marvels technology may develop, getting back to nature lets us feel truly alive. Medical science may make advances, but the best medicine will always be nature’s own healing power.
Your next journey will take you back to that green world, and what better setting for you to rediscover your natural self?
1. You have set off to climb a mountain, in search of a fabulously rare stone. What is your impression of the mountain as you stand at its foot?
2. After a hard search, you still haven’t found the stone, and now the sun has fallen. What will you do next?
3. You have finally discovered the stone you were seeking. What kind of stone is it? Describe its size, weight, and value.
4. Now it is time to come down from the mountain and return home. What parting words do you have for the mountain, and what is its reply?
Key to Deep in the Mountains:
The mountain that looms before you represents your father, or a father figure in your life. In psychological terms, it is a manifestation of the archetype of the wise old man. The stone you seek symbolizes abilities and strengths you must discover within yourself on your own journey to adult independence.
1. Your impression of the mountain show the image you have of your father. Was it difficult and unforgiving? Gentle and easily conquered? Or did you have an idealized image of a magnificent peak that somehow seemed to welcome you and encourage you in your quest?
2. The stone you are searching for represents your as yet undiscovered talent or strength. Your response to this question shows whether you will ever realize that untapped potential.
People who say they’d keep searching for the stone no matter what tend to show the same persistence and determination in their own lives, never giving up even when efforts seem fruitless.
Those who said they’d call it quits for the day but come back again to continue the search are the type who pace themselves, spreading their efforts over a long period of time. There are probably more than a few late bloomers in this group.
People who gave up looking for the stone altogether are in danger of never fulfilling their true potential.
3. The way you described the stone shows your feeling of self-worth. How big and heavy was it, and what did you think of its value?
“Oh, about twenty dollars or so" Hmmm, that’s not much of an appraisal, is it?
“It turned out to be a huge diamond worth millions! Hold on now, let’s not get carried away with ourselves.
4. Your parting words to the mountain reveal what you have always wanted, but never been able, to say to your father. Do you recognize any of these patterns?
You: Thanks for everything.
Mountain: You take care of yourself.
Did you have that kind of ideal exchange? Or did it go more like this:
You: Well, it looks like I’m finally through with you.
Mountain: You can say that again!
Maybe it’s time you and your father sat down for a talk.
A desert journeyScenario 1: You are at work… You still have lots of pending jobs to do. Overtime. Everybody is already going home. You are unsure if you can finish the work you are doing.
Scenario 2: It’s time for the most boring subject you have in your class. There’s still 2 1/2 hours left.
And now… let’s imagine ourselves in a desert…
1. You are riding a camel in a desert. You really feel tired and exhausted. What will you say to the camel who has been with you all throughout your journey in the desert?
2. You are really thirsty. Luckily, you saw an oasis. But you are surprised to see that someone has arrived before you. WHo is he/she? (A person you know).
3. Finally, your destination is already in sight. How do you feel now?
4. You have to leave the camel now since you already reached your destination. Another person will now ride to the camel. Who is he/she?
Key to A Desert Journey:
The desert and camel theme symbolizes the journey toward personal independence. Specifically, this scenario reveals your feelings about parting with a lover. Your answers show how you might react when the time comes to go your separate ways.
Meaning of your answer to item #1: The words you spoke to the camel reveal what you might say to yourself when you realize love has been lost.
Meaning of your answer to item #2: The person you encountered here could be someone who has helped or comforted you in the past or one you might turn to in times of need.
Meaning of your answer to item #3: Your feelings upon reaching the town are your true feelings about finally getting over a lost love.
Meaning of your answer to item #4: The new rider is a person toward whom you feel a secret rivalry, jealousy, or resentment.
The blue birdOne day, a blue bird suddenly flew to the window of your room and was trapped. You got attracted to this bird that’s why you kept it. The next day, you were surprised to see that th ebird turned into color yellow. On the third day, it became red, and on the fourth day, it became black. What color is the bird when you wake up on the fifth day?
1. It stays black.
2. It turns back to it’s original blue.
3. It turns white.
4. I turns golden colored.
Key to The Blue Bird:
The bird that flew into your room seemed like a symbol of good fortune, but suddenly it changed color, making you worry that happiness would not last. Your reaction to this situation shows how you respond to difficulties and uncertainties in real life.
1. Those who said the bird stays black have a pessimistic outlook.
2. Those who said the bird turns blue again are practical optimists.
3. Those who said the bird turns white are cool and decisive under pressure.
4. Those who said the bird turns golden can be described as fearless.
