Is Your Third Eye Open?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Is Your Third Eye Open?
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About This Quiz

Modern life has many advantages, from being able to order excellent noodles to your apartment at 3 a.m. to a greatly reduced chance of a crippling childhood disease; from being able to Insta-stalk your most despised ex to the chance to democratically elect your leaders (more or less). 

Still, despite its many wonders, one thing we can all agree on about modern life is that it's really not conducive to sitting down, being quiet, and finding your inner peace. It's just so damn full of distractions. If you live in a city, you can always hear sirens, traffic noise, neighbors' music, the clink and rattle of the restaurant downstairs that's always open until 2 a.m. on the weekends. 

Even if you live in the countryside, you still have a house that is full of machines that go ding, beep, and buzz whenever you're trying to switch the heck off. You can try to escape to the wilderness, but you'll still see planes going over and cities glowing on the horizon.

All of this means it's darn hard to connect with that third eye and keep it open, and even harder to do it regularly. Still, some of us are very good at tuning out the mess and tuning in the rest. Are you one of those people? Let's find out!

How well do you understand what makes you angry?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
When I get angry, I just feel it and don't know how I got there.
Sometimes I have a feeling like I might know.

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How often do you meditate?
Every day.
When a friend drags me to a class.
Never!
Once a week or so.

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How often do you go for a walk in nature?
Every day, at the same time.
Rarely.
Never.
A few times a week.

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How often do you paint or draw to recharge?
Every day, after lunch.
Rarely.
Never.
A few times a week.

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How well do you understand what makes you happy?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
My own happiness is a mystery to me.
I feel like I know some of the time.

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How often do you practice mindfulness?
All the time.
Never.
I don't even know what that is.
When there is time to.

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How often do you change things up in your diet?
A few times a year.
When my doctor says to.
Never. I like what I eat.
From time to time, just for fun.

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How well do you understand what makes you sad?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
I have no introspection about that.
I know sometimes, but not all the time.

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How often do you take the long route instead of the easy one?
Whenever there is time.
Only when there is a road closure.
Never.
Sometimes, when the mood strikes.

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How well do you understand what makes you laugh?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
Sometimes I laugh without even realizing it.
I feel like I know some of the time.

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How often do you sacrifice your immediate pleasure for long term gain?
Whenever it makes sense to.
Not when I can afford not to.
Never.
When I feel inspired to.

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How well do you take criticism?
Pretty well.
Not that well.
Not well at all.
Fairly well.

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How well do you adapt to changing circumstances?
Very well.
Not very well.
Poorly.
Okay, most of the time.

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How well do you understand what makes you confused?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
I'm confused about this question.
If I'm not too confused, I can sort it out.

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How well do you get along with people from other cultures?
I always do my best!
I don't adapt to them very well.
I don't adapt at all.
I can usually find some point of commonality.

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How well do you adapt to your workplace?
I have the tools to do it well.
It's hit or miss.
Not well at all.
Reasonably okay.

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How well do you treat your subordinates?
Like family.
Like they are human beings.
Like the scum they are!
Like I'd want to be treated.

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How well do you understand what makes you stressed out?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
I can't tell when I'm stressed out, I just act out.
Some of the time I know.

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How well do you know your neighbors?
Like close relations.
In passing.
Not even a little.
Like I know some friends.

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How well do you understand what makes you fall head over heels in love?
I have a total understanding of my amorous inclinations.
I don't understand it at all.
I'm not that in touch with my emotions.
Sometimes I understand and sometimes I don't.

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How familiar are you with your surroundings?
I have 100% 360° awareness.
I have some idea of what's going on around me.
I'm pretty oblivious.
I usually keep an eye open for changes.

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How do you react to tragedy?
I take it in stride.
I somatize it.
I ignore it and hope it goes away.
I take my time to work it out.

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Are you a good student?
Mostly.
I can pass.
Nope!
I'm reasonably good.

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How well do you understand what makes you motivated?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
I don't even know when I am especially up for it.
Usually I know.

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Are you a good teacher?
Always.
If I feel like it.
No, not me.
If I know the subject, I can teach it.

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Are you a good friend?
I try to be.
Usually.
Not when push comes to shove.
Usually.

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How well do you understand what makes you relent?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
I don't even know when I'm letting things go.
I usually know why I give up.

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Are you a friendly stranger?
To all people.
To some people.
No, I'm too cagey.
To most people.

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Are you much of an introvert?
I can be.
I'm a total extrovert.
I don't have enough self-knowledge to say.
Yeah, I am.

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How well do you understand what makes you cry?
I have a total understanding of it.
I don't understand it at all.
I don't even know when I am that upset.
Sometimes I cry and I don't know why, and other times I know.

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