I just took a spirituality survey on ExploreFaith.org. Based on the ten questions, it concluded that I'm a "companion". Here's the description provided:
Companions are people who naturally connect with the Holy One through their relationships with others. They believe that God is present in everyone and look for the spark of that presence when they are with others. They look to others to help them make sense of their own faith, and trust that God will speak to them and lead them through the words, actions, and holiness of other godly people. They relate best with God through shared interaction. They tend to spend more time praying and worshipping with others than by themselves. If they were to meet God face to face, they would want to have those they love with them.
In the Bible, Ruth was a good example of a companion. After her father-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband died she became a companion to Naomi, her mother-in-law, even though it meant leaving behind all that, for her, was familiar and expected. Through Naomi’s personal faith and the faith of Naomi’s people, Ruth felt the touch of the Holy One and discovered a new way of living and being. She allowed her new faith community to be the primary source of her spiritual transformation.
I don't really view myself this way but perhaps there's something to it.
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The other types:
BELIEVERS experience the Holy through simple trust. They are open and receptive to spiritual experiences and have an inner certainty that God is present in those experiences. Even when it appears that God is not acting overtly, they are confident in the movement of God’s Spirit.
COMPANIONS experience the Holy through relationships with others. They believe that God is present in everyone and look for the spark of that presence when they are with others. They look to others to help them make sense of their own faith, and trust that God will speak to them and lead them through the words, actions, and holiness of other godly people.
LOVERS experience the Holy through emotions and inner reflection. They feel deeply that no matter what they do or do not do, they are held safely in the embrace of God’s love. They focus on the generosity, mercy, and compassion of God and believe that even when judgment or justice seems called for, God’s response is one of tenderness.
MAVERICKS experience the Holy through bold and ready action. They do not need to understand their faith in order to act on it. They are not afraid to stand out and apart from others in their relationship with God.
SEEKERS experience the Holy through exploration and journey. They have a healthy skepticism that makes it easy for them to explore different opinions, understandings, and experiences of faith. They do not feel the need to accept traditional faith patterns in order to come to a lively trust in God.
THINKERS experience the Holy through thinking, study, and discussion. They want to clearly understand their faith and appreciate having logical explanations for what they are asked to believe. They will read and study, alone or with others, in order to better grasp the truth of their faith.
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