Melancolic

There are four temperaments, Sanguine, Melancholic, Choleric and Phlegmatic. While we all show traits of all these personality types, we show one more than the others. I thought seeing as today I failed completely, I would explain why. It will also explain my cryptic 'story' posts (If you haven't all left me that is). Here are the Wiki descriptions of the personality types. Sanguine The sanguine temperament is fundamentally impulsive and pleasure-seeking; sanguine people are sociable and charismatic. They tend to enjoy social gatherings, making new friends and tend to be boisterous. They are usually quite creative and often daydream. However, some alone time is crucial for those of this temperament. Sanguine can also mean sensitive, compassionate and romantic. Sanguine personalities generally struggle with following tasks all the way through, are chronically late, and tend to be forgetful and sometimes a little sarcastic. Often, when they pursue a new hobby, they lose interest as soon as it ceases to be engaging or fun. They are very much people persons. They are talkative and not shy. Sanguines generally have an almost shameless nature, certain that what they are doing is right. They have no lack of confidence. Sanguine people are warm-hearted, pleasant, lively and optimistic. Choleric The choleric temperament is fundamentally ambitious and leader-like. They have a lot of aggression, energy, and/or passion, and try to instill it in others. They can dominate people of other temperaments, especially phlegmatic types. Many great charismatic military and political figures were choleric. They like to be in charge of everything. However, they can quickly fall into a deep depression or be moody. Melancholic The melancholic temperament is fundamentally introverted and thoughtful. Melancholic people often were perceived as very (or overly) pondering and considerate, getting rather worried when they could not be on time for events. Melancholics can be highly creative in activities such as poetry and art - and can become preoccupied with the tragedy and cruelty in the world. Often they are perfectionists. They are self-reliant and independent; one negative part of being a melancholic is that they can get so involved in what they are doing they forget to think of others. Phlegmatic The phlegmatic temperament is fundamentally relaxed and quiet, ranging from warmly attentive to lazily sluggish. Phlegmatics tend to be content with themselves and are kind. They are accepting and affectionate. They may be receptive and shy and often prefer stability to uncertainty and change. They are consistent, relaxed, calm, rational, curious, and observant, qualities that make them good administrators. They can also be passive-aggressive. So if you haven't guessed I am a Melancholic and Choleric. I have spent today frustrated that because things didn't go to plan. I needed to go grocery shopping and our internet transfers didn't go through so I couldn't access money. I managed to get fuel in the car so I could pick up Maddison from kindy but that was it. So my carefully planned out day was completely messed up. I make a menu plan each fortnight so I don't have to decided what to cook for dinner it's already there ready to go, so now I have to rearrange it. That's the choleric in me. Later my melancholy side came out, I was worrying about people in situations that had nothing to do with me and getting emotional over it! It sounds stupid but that's what happens. I have to mentally make up my mind to let things go. I asked God why I do that. I told him I hated being a melancholy and all my life I wanted to be a sanguine like the amazing people around me. I wanted to be comfortable talking to people and asking them about themselves. Something that I struggle with on a daily basis. The response I got? I made you like that. You are who I made you. Ouch! Sorry God I just told you I hated who I am. Knowing you have a purpose and actually believing it are two very different things. I have always hated who I am and still continue to struggle with accepting that I have just as much to give as the sanguines around me. It's just expressed in a different way. So I must embrace who I am and God made me like that for a reason. I need to ignore the negative traits and focus on being who I am and he will use me as he intended. The grace of God is amazing. Some days I can just let God take over and run with it, like the day I made up my mind to study this year, when I said yes to moving up into leadership and when I promised myself that I would get out more and be sociable this year. I am just about to start in these areas and the hardest part is making plans and completing forms. So my pondering lead to me realising that God loves me and I am wonderfully and fearfully made. Also that he will use me if I am willing. So far I have said yes and I always follow through. I can never do life WELL without God. I can do life but it's never satisfying. I know this year will be. It holds a atmosphere that is incomprehensible. So there's a little insight to me. Hope it was interesting. I will get back to my story writing soon. x