What Seven Deadly Sin Are You?

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If I had to pinpoint a single deadly sin that I have the most affinity for, it would have to be pride. I can easily recognize its dark presence in my life, as it is often a frequent battle with myself in order to make sure that it is not ruling my decisions and attitude. It's easy for me to easily take credit where credit isn't due and validate my successes instead of really owning up to them.

The second most prominent one could be envy. It's easy for me to start comparing myself with others without even realizing it and then feeling envious of someone else's situation or accomplishments even if I'm completely unaware of the effort they needed in order to achieve those goals or success. It can be difficult emotionally, finding balance between appreciating someone else's abilities while striving harder towards personal goals is also something that comes hand-in-hand with this sin.

Sloth could certainly follow envy, as sometimes laziness takes over and there are opportunities missed due misplaced ambition when your energy levels aren't at their peak. The allure of instant gratification has been known the overwhelm rational thought and let time slip away from you never accomplishing anything meaningful out of said time wasted on much less necessarily pursuits than what our true potential allows us for us access otherwise.

Wrath stands tall among these other sins too; Anger management has been something that peaked early on during teenage years - Impulse was an enemy too hard keep from gaining purchase and taking hold far too often at times! Learning how temperamental temperance has taught me how maturity helps keep things reined - Prevention has rather than reaction is definately helpful pause button amidst times callus misunderstandings or heated debates / conversations (especially within long distance relationships!)

Although this may come as surprise also gluttony makes itself known among list these deadly sins well - With constant struggle between health nutrition/exercise against temptation certain bad snacks late night binges impulsive guilty pleasures despite knowing negative consequences follows soon enough! Tests will power ‘moderation’ because having bit greed being overindulgent feeds into body where things get out control quickly so managing level control key point here! Last four our list Lust Greed Avarice Vanity depending your methodology categorization maybe considered subset Pride mention earlier current version tackles might certainly standing at least some form each but certainty still represent their distinct nature.

What type of wicked behaviour would you most likely partake in?

If given the opportunity, I would most likely partake in a type of wicked behavior that gives me the thrill to break all boundaries and test new limits. I'm talking about things like sky diving into an unknown area, bungee jumping from the tallest bridge around, or even exploring places and scenarios where no one has ever been or imagined before. Such activities offer a great sense of both accomplishment and satisfaction when done correctly. This 'rush' of adrenaline pushes me to do more; having every edge I know tested gives me great pleasure in knowing that I won't be done until I have explored at least each inch of this wickedness, enabling me to enjoy thrilling experiences and gain invaluable life lessons along the way.

What deadly sin do you identify with the most and why?

I'd have to say I identify most with envy. To me, envy is a complex emotion that can spark both positive and negative change in our lives- it can drive you to be better or lead you down a path of self-destruction. It's easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to others instead of focusing on what makes us unique and the progress we make. I have seen times where I had been working hard at something, only to see someone else succeed more quickly or with far less effort than me and felt a sense of disappointment overwhelm me. While this is difficult, it's important for all of us to remember that everyone has their own struggles and strengths which bring different results. There are moments where envy can be beneficial- such as when we observe how others are doing something successfully and strive for similar success ourselves. While allowing yourself the opportunity for growth from envying another person is important, it's essential to not let that emotion cause more harm than good nor lose sight of your own unique journey along the way.

How would you describe your innermost vice?

My innermost vice is procrastination. I have an immense difficulty with getting started on projects, especially when it comes to planning and goal setting. Instead of coming up with an action plan, I find myself wanting to shop online, watch television or scroll through my phone instead. I waste so much time on what appear to be trivial distractions; however, by the time I realize this, more hours have gone by and my project is still half finished - if that! This innermost vice leaves me feeling like a huge portion of my potential has gone wasted and missed opportunities are too many to count. It's like having the ability to do what needs done but not having the desire or drive behind it due to fear of failure or lack of motivation in general. This insidious notion that someone else will swoop in and get the job done quicker than me certainly exacerbates this problem even further. While procrastination cannot totally be eliminated from one’s life as we all need breaks from our day-to-day activities, strides must be taken toward overcoming this inner vice for accomplishment of goals no matter how challenging or intimidating they may seem!

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In what way do you relate to the seven deadly sins?

Most of us can relate to the Seven Deadly Sins in some way, even if we don't realize it. The seven deadly sins are Pride, Greed, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger and Sloth. Even though they sound like really bad things that shouldn't be condoned by any right-minded individual - there is usually a twist to the tale when you look at how these sins affect humanity positively.

My own connection to the Seven Deadly Sins include Pride and Conscience in many aspects of my life. I strongly believe that having a sense of pride in something is important for personal empowerment. However I also recognize that taking pride in something can lead to vanity or over-confidence if it’s taken too far - leading me into sin territory! That's why I try my best to remain conscious of others and myself when feeling overly proud about something: such as my achievements at work or education etc... Otherwise things could go down an ugly road with negative consequences for all involved!

With regards to Greed and philanthropy - I'm someone who enjoys helping others whenever possible; especially those who are less fortunate than me in whatever capacity (eg: material goods/financial support). Although greed can cause major negative effects on society which must be avoided by utilizing our conscience; it's safe enough to want more out of life so long as limits are kept within reason so as not jeopardize anyone else’s vision (or opportunity) for success. Put simply: aiming high is never wrong but excessively riding high on greed can cause major damage!

The other five deadly sins including Envy, Gluttony, Lust Anger and Sloth certainly resonate with me too although none deeply enough that would make me a criminal mastermind villain (thankfully!). It's important to remember however that expressing emotions such as anger or envy isn't necessarily an undesirable thing- particularly when venting/releasing these pent up emotions in appropriate ways definitely has its benefits compared to bottling them up completely inside yourself where they'll surely fester until eventually going off like a time bomb! As long as we have self control and use our Conscience appropriately then the Seven Deadly Sins don't have complete authority over humanity; whilst well channelled could actually end up doing us some good.... So don’t lose hope next time your inner devil tells you engaging with one sister sin won’t hurt ;)

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Which deadly sin do you feel is your biggest downfall?

Growing up, I was always taught that there were seven deadly sins: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth. Out of all these sins, I feel that my biggest downfall is greed. Greed can manifest in different ways - from wanting large sums of money for myself to constantly wanting more material possessions than I need. In my life so far, I've found it hard to be content with what I have and this often leads me down the path of trying to acquire more things than necessary.

I know this kind of behavior isn't healthy and yet it's something that still affects me today in varying degrees depending on my circumstances. The problem with greed is that it has a tendency to become an all-consuming force when unchecked; causing the individual to set out on a path where the only goal is acquiring as much as possible without considering their own physical or psychological well-being.

That's why for me personally it's important to recognize when I'm feeling greedy and then find ways of reigning in those feelings before they spiral out of control. Right now one thing that helps me check myself is talking things over with friends or family who are able to offer some perspective on the situation before my greed takes hold entirely.

In short, while acknowledging no one person is perfect by any means - recognizing our weaknesses can help us build character and strive towards making improvements in our lives where we can find them applicable; starting firstly by attempting at curbing any excesses we have due which might potentially lead us down an undesirable path if unchecked beforehand!

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How would you classify your faults and weaknesses according to the seven deadly sins?

I'm sure everyone has ways in which they could classify their faults and weaknesses according to the seven deadly sins, but for me personally, I think my main ones are pride and anger.

My sense of pride is often seen as one of my biggest personal traits. I tend to take on a "know-it-all" attitude, which can lead me to overestimate my abilities or have an inflated sense of self importance. Pride can also manifest itself in overconfidence or grandiose displays of accomplishment or material items. Although taking pride in one's work is good and healthy, too much leads me down a negative path that can be damaging both to myself and those around me.

My second fault would be anger. Even though I'm generally a mellow person when it comes to day-to-day affairs, when someone pushes me too far it doesn't take long before frustration morphs into anger and I find myself letting out an explosion of words and emotions that I later regret having released on others. It's been something that has plagued my relationships throughout the years - not only with other people but with myself as well - so it's something that I actively try to stay aware of whenever deep conversations come up or heated debates appear on the horizon.

Even though these are two areas where I struggle greatly, by being aware of their presence in my life they do help me become more mindful about controlling them whenever possible so as not let them turn into behaviors fueled by sin instead transformed into behaviors centered around virtue instead!

Dominic Townsend

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Dominic Townsend is a successful article author based in New York City. He has written for many top publications, such as The New Yorker, Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Dominic is passionate about writing stories that have the power to make a difference in people’s lives.

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