Know Human Character

Know Human Character: Sanguinis, Plegmatic, Choleric, and Melancholic Know the Definition of Human Character In the world of psychology, there are many theories that discuss a person's character. One of the most famous theories today is the theory of the 16 personalities of Carl Jung. Quoting from the Center for Application of Psychological Type (CAPT), a form of assessment that is easier to understand than Carl Jung's theory is the MBTI. The essence of the theory is that there are many variations in human behavior that are random but consistent and orderly. However, long before this theory of personality developed, there was a theory of four temperaments that distinguished humans from one another from ancient times. This discovery originated with the Greek figure, Hippocrates, who combined four temperaments as part of his theory of medicine. According to him, the four fluids in the body can distinguish human character and habits. This theory is part of an ancient medical concept called humorism that refers to bodily fluids. Everyone has different body fluids. This difference most dominantly affects a person's temperament and psychology. In addition, there are some people who have mixed characters. So, a person cannot be represented by just one character contained in psychological theory. Temperament is the basis of the color of human character and acts as an embodiment or representation of each individual in living his life. Usually when we meet with other people, we can feel the mood that arises. In the four temperaments, a person's character is divided into four groups, namely: • sanguinis, • choleric, • melancholy, and • plegmatic. Meanwhile, in mixed characters, a person can have two different temperaments, namely sanguinist and melancholy. Four Human Characters Quoting from the Rudolf Steiner Archive, humans are divided into four parts. First is the physical body and second there is the etheric body or maybe we know it as the soul. During his life, the soul merges with a person's physique and when he dies will be separated from his physique. Third, the astral body. This part is where instincts, passions, desires, and changes in our minds are present. Fourth, the highest of the others, is the bearer of the human ego. This is what makes us have curiosity and power over the self-awareness, feelings, and even motivations we have. One of the four parts is the most dominant, and this is what will represent human character. 1. Sanguinis Blood as fluid and astral body symbolize the sanguinist type. The astral body is depicted in the nervous system in order for that system to be in control. The nervous system is able to absorb ideas, visualizations or images, and sensations. This activity of the nervous system is restrained by blood circulation. If not restrained by blood circulation, the mental image will run wild leading to hallucinations and illusions. This is the limit for sanguinis. ● marketing, ● explorers, ● the world of cooking, ● sportsmen, and ● dabbling in the world of fashion or fashion No wonder these sanguinist characters are people who like to go on adventures because this type also likes to find fun. Because they like challenges and new things, they get bored easily. Sanguinis is the type that is unable to sustain his attraction long enough. He always wants new experiences so that he is easily impressed, but it is also easy to lose interest. This is what makes them easily change their minds. 2. Plegmatic The slime and etheric body became fluid symbols of this character. The plegmatic type of person focuses more on what is happening inside him. It lets what is outside happen as it should. No wonder people with this type love peace. They seek harmony and familiarity from a relationship. They always try to avoid conflicts, making them a loving and loyal partner. Getting involved in charity activities is a fun activity for them. A person with a plegmatic personality is usually loving and always helps others. However, sometimes he feels disconnected from his surroundings because the focus of his activity is on his etheric body. This makes him tend to be quiet in social life. Given that he lets things outside his etheric body run their course, this makes him less goal-oriented. However, humans with a plegmatic character are suitable for work related to social matters, such as: ● teachers, ● nurses, ● psychologists or counselors, and ● other social services This is also because they seek an 'intimate' connection from a relationship, such as it connects with itself. 3. Choleric The ego predominates in the choleric type so the person with this character is very aggressive and should always get what he wants his way. Choleric people are very targetoriented, analytical, and logical, just like the types of a leader. This choleric character also does not like small talk, he prefers to spend time with useful things. So he will prefer a conversation that is clear of its purpose and point. Therefore, they prefer to hang out with people who have the same profession and hobbies. Usually suitable jobs for humans with choleric character are; ● field of management; ● technology ● Statistics ● Technique ● business, and ● Programming. They can survive if they have to work alone and are very target-oriented. 4. Melancholy As explained earlier that in the theory of temperament, everyone has dominant body fluids. For humans with a melancholy character, sadness, and physical body are very domineering. The melancholic type often sacrifices for others, tends to be sensitive, compassionate, enjoys being behind the scenes, but is also a thinker. Humans with this character are quite creative because they can think from various points of view, ranging from logic to feelings. People with a melancholic character want all parts to be satisfied, so tend to be perfectionists and inferior. Not infrequently, it is difficult to forget the pain that occurred in the past. Suitable occupations for melancholy are: ● administrative field, ● Management ● accounting, and ● Social worker Thinking from various points of view can make a melancholic calculate accuracy well.