Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Quiz: Do You Have Wisdom in Your Relationships?

 

Yes

No

Do you spread good will, gratitude, and happiness?

 

 

Do you solve problems rather than worrying about them?

 

 

Do you channel anger and frustration into productive work and joyful play?

 

 

Do you have a purpose for living?

 

 

Do you have goals and a plan for the future?

 

 

Do you know when to talk and when to listen?

 

 

When you make a mistake, do you admit it?

 

 

Are you able to develop friends who are free of vices?

 

 

Can you discuss your problems with close friends?

 

 

Do you avoid gossip—both speaking gossip and hearing gossip?

 

 

Can you keep a secret?

 

 

Can you avoid telling your problems to people you don’t know well?

 

 

Are you able to delay pleasure to accomplish worthwhile goals?

 

 

Can you enjoy yourself and take vacations without feeling guilty?

 

 

Can you avoid negative talk?

 

 

Can you control your temper?

 

 

Can you say “no” to other people if the requests they make are unreasonable, amoral, illegal, or detrimental to your self-development and physical health?

 

 

Are you patient with yourself and others?

 

 

Do you feel comfortable being alone?

 

 

Do you feel comfortable in social situations?

 

 

Can you serve others without expecting anything in return?

 

 

Do you feel that the desires and hopes of others are just as important as your desires and hopes?

 

 

Can you follow rules and regulations of society?

 

 

When you feel guilty about your behavior, can you stop or change that behavior?

 

 

Can you drink alcohol in moderation or not at all?

 

 

Can you have sexual intimacy without being promiscuous?

 

 

Do you have a satisfying spiritual life?

 

 

Do you save 10% of your income?

 

 

Score yes answers (Yes = greater than 75% of the time):

0-5                        =            Put on your pampers

6-11                        =            King of kindergarten

12-18                        =            Young and restless

19-24                        =            The wisdom of Solomon

25¬-28                        =            Close to sainthood