Meanings, update

More odd dreams. Last week I dreamt that I was drowning. There are certainly books on what such dreams mean, but I don't take these things to be so symbolic. The dream just spooked me because I've never had that sort of a sensation before. I could feel myself not having enough breath in my lungs and wanting to inhale, but sensing that I wouldn't be able to. I was close to the surface but I couldn't get my mouth up to the air. I remember thinking, am I going to die?

Anyway, my last message entitled Meanings started with a strange dream (President Bush and the mooses) and ended with a personality test. I won't let you down...

I recently took the short version Enneagram test and came out to be equal parts Reformer (type 1) and Loyalist (type 6). Upon examination, I think the former is dominant for me. I'm guessing David would be a Peacemaker (type 9). Once upon a time I disliked taking the Meyers Briggs test; after completing it, my profile said people of that type often got frustrated taking such tests. It earned my respect. I've since been through many professional development trainings meant to illuminate various personality and behavior tendencies, and each time I find it useful. From what I recall, I am creatively analytical, introverted, seek order, and willingly face confrontation. Odd combo, eh?

If you complete such assessments, keep track of your type(s). Find out the type of those around you, especially parents, siblings, partners. Use it as a way of reminding yourself that there are many types of people out there. And as a way of understanding why those people do such annoying things. ;)

Check out my type. Or find your own.