I have been taking an uplifting class lately. And who doesn't need that this time of year, eh?
One week we discussed "Personality and the Color Code." You may or may not have heard of it. One takes a quiz with 4 words in each 46 questions asked. One picks which word describes one best. We are either red, blue, white, or yellow. I was more dominately blue. It's a strong personality but sensitive to others' needs. It's motivation is "Intimacy." Red is "Power." White is "Peace." and Yellow is "Fun."
The great thing about this is that one can see the different personalities in one's family and become empowered to use these differences for everyone's good. No one person is right all the time. It gives the strengths and limitations to work with. It's especially helpful for parents. So, if you have access to this, I would recommend it. It gets rid of power struggles and motivates in the right direction.
Then, I ran across a quote from Henry B. Eyring to go along with it.:::
"The children of God have more in common than they have differences. And even the differences can be seen as an opportunity. God will help us see a difference in somone else not as a source of irritation but as a contribution. The Lord can help you see and value what another person brings which you lack. More than once the Lord has helped nme see His kindness in giving me association with someone whose difference from me was just the help I needed. That has been the Lord's way of adding something I lacked to serve Him better."
So, it's a nice thought for "Valentine's Day." And I wish you all a "Happy Valentine's Day!" Here's to accepting and celebrating our differences!!
