Finding Your Soul Mate
09/17/10 06:49 Filed in: Soul Mate
Basically, there are four temperaments known by names that date back centuries: choleric, sanguine, phlegmatic and melancholic. Most people have a mix of temperaments with one of them being dominant. Though our basic temperaments never change, we can and should grow spiritually by capitalizing on our strengths and overcoming our weaknesses. Thus, a spirit-controlled temperament is the most important trait to look for in a soul mate.
An individual’s personality or tendency to react in certain ways throughout life can determine whether he or she would make a good soul mate; that is, whether your temperaments complement one another. That is not to say that both of you need to have the same temperament; in fact, opposites often attract and complement one another. But both of you will have to be willing to adapt and grow, led by the Holy Spirit to become all you are meant to be..
Basically, there are four temperaments known by names that date back centuries: choleric, sanguine, phlegmatic and melancholic.
Choleric personalities are enthusiastic, highly motivated, strong-willed, task-oriented, no-nonsense people who know how to get things done. Self-confident, they are quick to assume leadership positions and delegate details to others. They want to be in control and, when under stress, can become stubborn, angry and inconsiderate of other viewpoints. St. Ignatius of Loyola had a choleric temperament.
Sanguine personalities are warm, enthusiastic, talkative and cheerful people who make friends quickly. They are the center of attention at every party. Easy-going and at times complacent, they are willing to go along to get along. They live in the moment and act impulsively, which can make them undependable. Saint Francis de Sales was most likely a sanguine.
Phlegmatic personalities are laid back, easy going people with a quick sense of humor who are fun to be around. They have lots of friends are slow to take the initiative but are cooperative and dependable. St. Thomas Aquinas was a brilliant phlegmatic.
Melancholy personalities are reflective and analytical, slow to respond, skeptical and detail-oriented. They can be gloomy at times, but they are also soft-hearted, sentimental and they form lasting friendships. They prefer small, intimate groups and enjoy solitude. They can be idealistic to the point of being rigid.The evangelist, John, may have had a melancholy temperament.
Most people have a mix of temperaments with one of them being dominant. Though our basic temperaments never change, we can and should grow spiritually by capitalizing on our strengths and overcoming our weaknesses. Thus, a spirit-controlled temperament is the most important trait to look for in a soul mate.
Basically, there are four temperaments known by names that date back centuries: choleric, sanguine, phlegmatic and melancholic.
Choleric personalities are enthusiastic, highly motivated, strong-willed, task-oriented, no-nonsense people who know how to get things done. Self-confident, they are quick to assume leadership positions and delegate details to others. They want to be in control and, when under stress, can become stubborn, angry and inconsiderate of other viewpoints. St. Ignatius of Loyola had a choleric temperament.
Sanguine personalities are warm, enthusiastic, talkative and cheerful people who make friends quickly. They are the center of attention at every party. Easy-going and at times complacent, they are willing to go along to get along. They live in the moment and act impulsively, which can make them undependable. Saint Francis de Sales was most likely a sanguine.
Phlegmatic personalities are laid back, easy going people with a quick sense of humor who are fun to be around. They have lots of friends are slow to take the initiative but are cooperative and dependable. St. Thomas Aquinas was a brilliant phlegmatic.
Melancholy personalities are reflective and analytical, slow to respond, skeptical and detail-oriented. They can be gloomy at times, but they are also soft-hearted, sentimental and they form lasting friendships. They prefer small, intimate groups and enjoy solitude. They can be idealistic to the point of being rigid.The evangelist, John, may have had a melancholy temperament.
Most people have a mix of temperaments with one of them being dominant. Though our basic temperaments never change, we can and should grow spiritually by capitalizing on our strengths and overcoming our weaknesses. Thus, a spirit-controlled temperament is the most important trait to look for in a soul mate.
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