In entry a few days ago called I Would Like a World… I wrote about the simplicity of cooking without measurements, and loyal blogreaders told about the seemingly little things they would like.

Paula expressed her desire that people understand what she is saying.

Jochen wanted more quiet and a different dispersal of money.

Pam just wants people to be nicer to each other.

One had a list that included fresh raw milk delivered to the door as in the old days and the monkeys in his garden leaving the pumpkins alone!

Who wouldn’t want what we say to be understood? Who doesn’t want more quiet, a different dispersal of money, people to be nicer to each other, fresh milk as it comes from the cow, unpackaged fruits and vegetables,  etc.

How alike we all are, and yet we all have our uniqueness, no two exactly the same. In quite a few Heavenletters™, God has mentioned our unity and accompanying diversity.

Yesterday in This Morning, I mentioned my suspicion that I am relaxing into Type B personality.

My daughter recently shared an online quickie personality test with me that I found interesting too. It asks what are the ways love is expressed that matter most to us. The categories are:

Words of Affirmation

Acts of Service

Quality Time Together

Gifts

Physical Touch

So, I took the test.

Of course, we all value all of these, although I must say I had never really thought about it before.

According to this test, and I believe it’s so, the two categories that matter the most to me are what the test calls Words of Affirmation and Acts of Service. I would give slightly different names to these: Sweet Talk and Showing You Mean What You say.

I have always been a sucker for sweet talk. Recite a poem to me, and I’m yours for life!

And Acts of Service — look at all the volunteers who translate, archive, design, circulate Heavenletters, subscribe, read, post comments  — no wonder you all mean so much to me.  You give service and so much affirmation. God bless you.

You know we’re not here to advertise other sites, yet how could I not tell you where this test is and how could I not give credit to the book this test originated from?

So here’s the link:  http://www.afo.net/hftw-lovetest.asp

Here’s the book the test was adapted from:

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman.

What ways of showing and receiving love are the most important to you?