I found my Kokology book!

I found my Kokology book! What is kokology you might ask? It's this Japanese psychological principle that asks you seemingly innocent questions, and then your answers reveal something about yourself deep down inside. It's really cool!

I will type out the first scenario. You need to answer your questions with the FIRST THOUGHT THAT COMES TO MIND, and then scroll to my reply that shows you what your answers mean. No peeking!!


A Desert Journey

• You are riding a camel across the vast and empty expanse of a seemingly endless desert. You have ridden until you are near exhaustion. What words would you say to the camel that has carried you all the way?

• Just at the point when you thought you'd die of thirst, a beautiful oasis appears. But someone has arrived before you. Who is this other traveler? (Use the name of a person you know).

• Time passes slowly in the desert, and it feels like an eternity before the lights of a town appear on the horizon. You have finally reached your destination. What are your feelings as you come to your journey's end?

• The time has come to part with the camel you have ridden for so long. Just as you dismount, a new rider climbs into the saddle to take your place. Who is the new rider? (Name another person in your life).

ANSWERS:

The desert and camel theme symbolizes the journey toward personal independence. Specifically, this scenario reveals your feelings about parting with a lover. Your answers show how you might react when the time comes to go your separate ways.

• The words you spoke to the camel reveal what you might say to yourself when you realize love has been lost. Did you try words of encouragement like "we'll make it through somehow!" or "don't worry, this can't go on forever". Or was there a hint of despair – "we're lost…..this is hopeless….I think we're going to die out here"?

• In psychological terms, the oasis symbolizes the key to solving one's problems. The person you encountered here could be someone who has helped or comforted you in the past or one you might turn to in times of need.

• The town at journey's end stands for the order restored to your emotions once you've recovered from your broken heart. Your feelings upon reaching the town are your true feelings about finally getting over a lost love.

• The new rider is a person toward whom you feel a secret rivalry, jealousy or resentment. Is the person you named a rival in love or maybe someone who once broke your heart?

That is pretty bizarre.....hmmmmm

Very cool! Please post more examples, I love these type of things!

Hmm. I will share my answers just as a point of interest.

1. I told the camel, come on, you've come so far, just a little further. You can do it.

2. My husband.

3. Relief.

4. My husband's youngest sister. Which I thought was odd until I read the explanation. It's not really a secret; I love her, but she is a giant pain in the arse, bums off her parents, etc. She lived with us for her first two years of high school and was a challenge.

Don't know what to think of my answers....I was kinda feeling let down at the end of the journey because the adventure was over! Guess deep inside I like the challenge of chaos.

Hmm I think these are fun but I wouldn't want to read too much into it.

I love things like this! Please, please post more!

Originally Posted by catsknowme

Don't know what to think of my answers....I was kinda feeling let down at the end of the journey because the adventure was over! Guess deep inside I like the challenge of chaos.

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That's so funny, I was actually thinking the same thing! Although my first answer to that question was "thank god".