Archive for November, 2005

Loving Our Differences

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

Extroverts and introverts function in very different ways, yet we seem to be fascinated by someone who is different from us in this dimension. In my ten years of doing workshops for pre-married couples, it is clear that most couples are composed of an introvert and an extrovert, and they are very happy with that.

What […]

Our Strengths Are Our Weaknesses

Sunday, November 6th, 2005

Some people are practical down to earth kind of people. According to C. G. Jung’s theory of personality type, these are sensing people. This means that they learn about the outside world through their five senses. To most of us, this seems like the only way to learn of the world, but there is another. […]

Peeing On A Policeman’s Shoes

Tuesday, November 1st, 2005

How stupid can one be? Here is an article in this morning’s paper about a man who peed on a cop’s shoes and is found guilty in court of impaired driving. Apparently the man’s lawyer presented a different argument, but the judge decided with the prosecution. He is to be sentenced next week.

What would possess […]

Having A `Good’ Personality

Tuesday, November 1st, 2005

In our experience of high school, trade school, and university, the most popular people have tended to be described as having a good personality. People would also say about someone they were dating, “He/she isn’t a beautiful/handsome person, but he/she has a wonderful personality”. I used to wonder what a good personality was and how […]