Strengthquests Reflection Paper

After taking the long and perilous journey through the StrengthQuests test, the five strengths it gave me at the end were different from what I was expecting, at least for the most part. I received the following five strengths: Learning, Intellection, Restorative, Harmony, and Relator. While in each of them there is something I do agree fits with me, not everything does. Looking at the Learning and Intellection strengths, they are the closest strengths to me. Learning and education is so exciting for me, and I’m always trying to expand my knowledge. I’m someone who concentrates on assignments, ignoring most distractions around me. In the description for learning, StrengthQuests states, “Your excitement leads you to engage in adult learning
experiences…”. The greatest example of this for me is Sooner Discovery itself, as it is such a great and maturing experience to learn and grow. Relator, being another close strength, thoroughly describes the way I handle relationships, explaining that my most satisfying and fulfilling relationships come from deeper, close friendships, than just having tons of ‘friends’. The point being that I am a very private, until I am close enough with someone to be intimate, heart-felt, and personal with someone. It is explained that while this may be a huge risk, Relators accept the risk of being taken advantage of for the sake of closeness. Finally, Harmony and Restorative are both true but only in certain aspects within. Harmony focuses mostly, if not solely, on steering away from conflict and arguments. While I believe in peace and practicality, it is not the end all be all, as debates and the sharing of opinions do serve a purpose. As for Restorative, it relates that solving problems is to bring something back to its “true glory.” I do love solving problems, however I am more of a futurist in my ideals and ambitions. I try not to focus too much on the past, and I am not trying to make “things great again”. I want to make things better than they ever were.