Each person has a unique warehouse of character, that's what makes us so different and interesting in its own way.There are people who are sociable, persistent and self-assured - the quality is expressed extroverts.There are quiet, gentle and fixated on his inner world - it is peculiar to introverts.
We consider in detail the quality of the second type of people - introverts.They are distinguished by humility, love for knowledge and balanced actions.
How to identify your temperament?
The easiest way - is to analyze the character.These are questions that will help you:
- Can you long to be alone and stay happy?
- Are you afraid of the risk?
- Do you tend to empathy (this means the ability to empathize with another person on a mental level)?
- prefers not to interfere, but to find a compromise?
- Know how to listen carefully to his opponent?
- has a few close friends, but most of you do not need?
The more positive answers, the higher your introversion.The less - the more you are an extrovert.If the positive and negative answers evenly, you ambivert - a unique personality that combines features of both types.
test Eysenck's temperament - a great way to analyze their nature.It consists of 57 questions that should be answered quickly, that is the first thing that came to mind.
The characteristics of an introvert
Here are the main ones:
- receive vital energy from within, not from other people;
- gentle nature;
- enjoy solitude for a long period of time (permanently is not possible, because people - a social being);
- obsession with his inner world;
- developed intuition;
- careful selection of circle of friends;
- gentleness;
- search for compromise in a conflict situation;
- prudence do things.
Of course, this is not all features of an introvert.But if you find a person listed properties, it is highly likely - an introvert.
Generally people who may long be in harmony with themselves, less than those who need to communicate.That is why introverts calm demeanor so often incomprehensible active extroverts.
However, it is not a hindrance for friendship and communication.People with similar interests are in both camps.Smart extrovert understands when to leave alone his quiet friend to "recharge" the internal energy.A introvert feels great when it is better to remain silent and to exercise its inherent gentleness and serenity.
Speaking of meekness.This is a wonderful quality of nature, which correlates with the calmness and inner harmony of man.
Meekness: meaning
As mentioned earlier, meekness is more typical of introverts modest.But smart extroverts do not lack it.
gentleness - is the quality of a strong man who does not upset, not angry over nothing, is not prone to resentment and revenge.He succeeds due to the nature of good and easily appeased.
This is not a sign of weakness, as some people think.Well, what's the point erupt into flames at the slightest pretext?A meek person understands this and refers to many things graciously and humorously.At the heart of such a person there is harmony;it does not threaten the conversion of short-tempered neurotic.
Humility helps a person to accept the world as it is.And do not be offended by the cruelty and bad deeds of others.After all, a lot of things in the world that do not depend on the individual.The ability to take for the soul, and does not clog the head that can not be changed.
Meekness: Antonio
Pride - is the opposite of meekness;exaggeration of his capabilities and strengths many times.A person subject to this vice, considers himself above others.
Pride is bad because it inhibits the development of man as a person.Such an individual is still in its development stage, it is not available further growth and self-improvement.
also too proud man too high opinion of himself, and this is reflected in his attitude to others.He thinks only of himself, does not care about anyone, and is not interested in others.Another person feels very well disregard to his attitude, and eventually breaks the connection with the proud man.
The result is that the quality of some of this frustration and problems.Therefore, an intelligent man, seeing the seeds of pride, get rid of them the fastest.
difference between dignity and pride
But the dignity inherent in a harmonious person.It has nothing to do with pride.
dignity - is respect yourself.Self-esteem is the evaluation itself, which does not depend on the opinions of others and changing circumstances.
Man with dignity:
- respect both themselves and others;
- loses pep in any, even the most critical situations;
- does not depend on other people's opinion;
- not afraid to use their potentialities and abilities in various fields.
humility - the great power of human
When we talk about humility, many fantasy draws an image of a man, according to fate, humiliated, floating down the river.In fact it is not.
Humility - the ability to conscious patience, a deep understanding of human life.It can be interpreted in two ways:
- humility towards themselves.Here it is meant a more or less objective assessment itself, without exaggeration and diminish its merit.
- humility towards others.Equality for others, acceptance of their point of view.
seems to be quite simple humble man.In fact it is very difficult.Because it requires getting rid of pride, which is peculiar to any individual.
meekness and humility - these are the qualities of character without which people can not live in harmony with itself and with the outside world.They are characterized by a mature personality, past a certain way of life.
However, a person can try to learn them if you understand what exorbitant pride and lack of principle prevent internal growth.
What does humility?
- Listening anyone.There is still very important to listen obediently, that is penetrating without irritating, not thinking to myself, "Well, when he (she) has become silent." Such an attitude will not hurt your opponent, and you will understand what is trying to convey to your people. Andfurther already decide - it is important to it or not.
- ability to ask for forgiveness. It is the sincere remorse and a conscious desire not to do so to continue.
- «inoculation" from vanity and ostentation.
false humility
And then notthere were no spoons fly in the ointment ...
Often the person who wants to become a humble, falls into the trap. He chooses the model of behavior ostentatiously humble man. For example, begins to behave modestly to entertain a feeling of self-importance. Then turn on self-deception: you are drivinghumble yourself not to grow internally and to draw attention to himself as a good boy, or as a "good" person.
How to become more gentle and develop humility?
understand what meekness, meaning, really, you can only practice.
1. To help people as best they could.
2. Fight with your pride.
3. Do not be arrogant toward others.
4. Respect the views of any person.
5. Do not insult verbally interlocutor.Offensive words, said in an emotional impulse, often hurts more than an act.
6. Develop discretion.That is to think first and then speak or act.
7. Have self-esteem and do not go to extremes.Low self-esteem and too mild in nature - it is not good.Adequate self-esteem is like the scales in a state of equilibrium.
Meekness in different religions.The parable of the Buddha and elephant
humanity, modesty and kindness - the most important Christian qualities.The Bible says that gentleness - is one of the virtues:
- In the Old Testament it is associated with Moses.Overcoming adversity and deprivation, the man found humility."The man Moses was very meek, above all the men on earth," - says the Book of Numbers.
- The New Testament speaks of gentleness and mercy of Jesus Christ.This prophet was showing good qualities of character in action taught humility, acceptance and the various virtues.
Buddhism also believes meekness important trait.Known parable, in which the Buddha, because of this quality, the elephant stopped.
How to achieve spiritual harmony?
harmony with itself - is an essential component of modern life, correlated with happiness.People tend to unconsciously such a calm and peaceful state.How did it achieve?
- Spend an hour relaxation.Excellent yoga relieves stress, a warm bath, quiet, relaxing music.
- happen alone.Each person is required, even for the most active extrovert.
- move.In all senses: the movement - this is life and happiness.
- Believe in yourself (or yourself).Only a loving person achieves harmony itself.
- Take the world with all its advantages and disadvantages.It is amazing and full of mysteries for those who can see them.Remember, gentleness - is the quality that will help you.
- care for plants.Surely you have a small pot with a pretty flower, or a green plant in the garden.Water them, expose to sunlight.Strange but true: it soothes the psyche.That is especially true for women.As one Buddhist: "A woman working in the garden, creates the world."
- Do not stop learning.Here we are not talking about getting additional education and a useful knowledge.You can learn new things, both independently and have more experienced people by a careful hearing.Study trains imagination, memory, and broadens the mind.
meekness and humility - these are the qualities of a strong man who knows how to make their environment and live in harmony with it.
