Mary Magdalene
The Easygoing People Person
- Practical
- Flexible
- Outgoing
- Warm
Mary Magdalene types stay close to the people they care about and move quickly when there is news to share. On Easter morning, Mary ran from the open tomb to tell Peter and the other disciple what she had found.
An illustrative Big Five pattern. Further out means a stronger tendency; emotional balance varies from person to person.
They care deeply and make time for the ones they love.
They enjoy a full room and notice who in it needs a friend. Their care shows in what they give and where they turn up.
Strengths
Hands-on help
They show care with real, useful things, like a lift, a snack or a hand with a job. People feel their help because it is practical.
Easy to plan with
They are happy to change plans when someone needs them. Checking their own capacity helps them decide when they can say yes.
They bring people in
They enjoy a group and make it easy for others to join a conversation. They may be keen to share good news with the group.
They stay close
When a friend is having a hard time, they stay near. They may look for a useful way to stay in touch when things are difficult.
Watch-outs
You may tell someone’s news before they do
You may jump in to tell a friend’s news because you are eager to share it. Let them tell it themselves, and ask before sharing it with anyone else.
You may put your own needs last
You may spend your time helping others and leave your own needs unmet. Ask a friend for one specific thing that would help you today.
You may drop plans you meant to keep
You drop your own plans so easily that your things get left until last. Keep one plan this week that is just for you.
Mary Magdalene as a friend
As friends, Mary Magdalene types often enjoy being involved in friends’ lives and offering practical care. They may be quick to share news or check on someone having a difficult time.
Friends who look out for them in return can keep that care from becoming one-sided.
What helps them feel close
- Friends who are as excited about their news as they are.
- Someone who looks after them while they are busy looking after everyone.
- People who let them help, and say thank you.
In everyday life
Youth group
At youth group, they welcome people in and bring news and energy into the room. When someone is missing, they may think to send a message.
School
They may enjoy real examples and the company of a study partner. Explaining a topic to someone else is one approach to try, with quiet time available too.
Faith
At the empty tomb Jesus called Mary by her name, and he knows theirs too. The risen Lord sees them and loves them.
How could you share something meaningful clearly and honestly?
Mary Magdalene was one of the women who travelled with Jesus and provided for him and his disciples from what they had. On the first Easter morning she found the stone moved from the tomb, and she ran straight to Peter and the other disciple to tell them.
Then she stayed at the tomb, looking for Jesus.