Leonardo da Vinci once advised artists to search for creative inspiration in random places such as in blotches of ink and other unlikely sources. Today, we continue that tradition in the viral world of social media, and it’s a testament to the latent creativity that we are able to access from the deep recesses of the human mind.
Two striking pictures doing the rounds online reveal this propensity to conjure our imagination; moreover, what emerges from our minds can tell us something about ourselves as shown by the Rorschach test in psychology. These particular images are designed to reveal something about human relationships between the important people in our lives.
Take a look at the pictures below for a few seconds and, without rationalizing or manipulating, make note of your spontaneous answer—whatever first comes to mind. What do you see first?
Picture 1:
If you see a couple: You are very romantically inclined. You may have a tendency to become embroiled in a new romance very quickly and often prioritize your loved ones over other aspects of your life.
Commitment does not frighten you, and you may be many people’s “go-to” friend for your capacity to listen, your compassion, and your kind advice.
If you see an explosion: You may approach new people or potential romantic partners cautiously. Others may at first misinterpret your caution for standoffishness, but those who take the time to get to know you will see that you truly have a heart of gold.
You preference planning over spontaneity and may be a little more pessimistic than optimistic; however, your careful planning makes you a reliable, trustworthy, and conscientious friend and partner.
After this picture was shared by Bright Side on Facebook, many people commented that they had seen different combinations of the two major composite parts of the picture.
“An explosion, then secs later 2 people kissing,” ventured one person. “I saw a real heart,” added another, “hmm that wasn’t an answer, I wonder why?”
“Weird, I thought a sliced strawberry,” another reader contributed. The picture’s symbolism is endlessly open to interpretation, representing the true complexity and diversity of people’s personalities.
Picture 2:
If you see lips: The likelihood is that you prefer to keep the peace and like a quiet life over a lot of drama. According to Psychology Today, the movements of the lips reveal so much about our feelings that they are an “invaluable” communication tool for people who like to observe others.
If you saw lips first, you have the tendency to swing between introversion and a love of socializing. Family and home are important to you; you can even be a bit of a homebody.
If you see trees: You may lean toward the extrovert side of the spectrum. Tree trunks in particular, as per Sun Signs, symbolize strong ties to family. Despite your social energy you are probably a sensitive soul at heart; you are deeply concerned with the welfare of others.
You are socially confident but are a little precious about your private life, only opening up to a chosen few.
If you see roots: As per Sun Signs, tree roots can symbolize reliability on the one hand and immovability on the other. You may be a little shy and reserved but you are always working hard to better yourself; others take inspiration from this.
People have a tendency to underestimate you, but you come into your own when you have an engaging project on which to focus your attention. You always have your goals in sight but are not prepared to compromise your strong morals to reach them.
