RIGHT BRAIN? OR LEFT BRAIN?
You created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb, I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Ps.139:13-14
My husband recently celebrated a very special birthday so I invited two couples to dinner that we’ve known for many years.Looking round the table I realized that all three of us wives in the early years (decades?) of our marriages had shed many tears, been tempted to run away, and wondered why the men we loved were so baffling, puzzling, annoying, and NOT the men we were expecting!Yet we all hung in there—strengthened by the Lord to keep loving, growing, forgiving the unintended hurts, and looking for the good in our husbands. And we’re all glad we persevered. :)
Let me remind you of something I wish I’d known:
No woman marries the final product! Nor are we the final product.
We are all in the process of being shaped and changed and transformed by the Living God, through the power of His Spirit, and the guidance of His Word—if we want it!
ARE MEN JERKS? I don’t think the majority are, BUT THEY ARE DIFFERENT! Here are more insights into our differences taken from my book, WHY CAN’T HE BE MORE LIKE ME?
RIGHT BRAIN—LEFT BRAIN DIFFERENCES
As we’re exploring male/female differences in this blog series, check out this quiz and see how it expands your understanding. These differences are not gender specific and there are varied opinions about this tool, but have fun as you spot what you’re like and what he’s like. (Remember this can apply to men in your family, workplace, or anywhere else you encounter them.)
Because our styles of relating can create stress and drive us to thoughts of giving up (or worse), the sooner we grasp that we’re married to, or work with, someone who is unlike us, the better.To take this quiz, read each question and keep a record of which sounds most like you for each one -- A or B.Add them up, and then see whether you’re more inclined to process from your Right or Left brain.
1.
A. I am more inclined to be rational and logicalB. I tend to be more emotional
2.
A. I look at the details first, then the big pictureB. I see the big picture first, then the details
3.
A. I am always on timeB. I am often racing out the door at the last minute
4.
A. I usually think before I speakB. I often think and speak at the same time
5.
A. I think about factsB. I daydream and think about possibilities
6.
A. I am disciplined and like structureB. Routine bores me. I prefer freedom and variety
7.
A. I don’t like talking about feelingsB. Sharing feelings is essential to a satisfying relationship
8.
A. I do not give up easilyB. I get discouraged and find it hard to persevere
9.
A. I speak plainly, saying what I meanB. I am expressive and enjoy embellishing a story
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A. I keep careful track of moneyB. I am comfortable having a general idea of our financesTime to add them up and see your results!Scoring key:A’s signify Left-brain processing: 9-10 = strongly LB, 6-8 = leaning towards LBB’s signify Right-brain processing: 9-10 = strongly RB, 6-8 = leaning to RB Did you recognize how you usually think and express yourself? How would you rate the man you’re thinking of?My Questions to you: How did this quiz help you understand how people process information? What personal insights did you gain? Will you move from your intellect to your heart, asking God for help to develop a more positive reaction and a healthier relationship?Blessings,Poppy[Tweet "We are all in the process of being shaped and changed and transformed by the Living God."][Tweet "The sooner we grasp that we’re married to, or work with, someone who is unlike us, the better."]Photo credit: Brain picturePhoto credit for other photos: DollarPhoto Club