Miriam
The Song-Starter
- Imaginative
- Flexible
- Outgoing
- Independent
Miriams turn a feeling into something other people can join. After Israel crossed the sea, Miriam picked up a tambourine and led the women in song and dance.
An illustrative Big Five pattern. Further out means a stronger tendency; emotional balance varies from person to person.
Their heads are full of ideas, and they say what they think.
They bring the spark and the people at the same time, turning a good moment into something others can join. Their honesty helps a group know where it stands.
Strengths
Something to join
They like turning a big moment into something people can join: a song, a chant, a poster. Miriam led the women in a song of praise after the sea crossing.
They roll with changes
When the plan shifts, they find something good in the new one. They like a day that does not go to script.
They get people moving
They may be happy to go first and invite others to join. When Miriam took up her tambourine, all the women went out after her.
An honest view
They give their honest view, even when it is not the popular one. Sharing a view clearly can make it easier to discuss.
Watch-outs
You may speak before others get a turn
You may keep a conversation going so easily that other people have little room to enter. Pause after your next story and invite someone else’s.
You may sound harsher than you intend
You say what you think quickly, and it can land harder than you meant. Ask how a friend sees it before you give your view.
You may leave a project unfinished
You enjoy a change so much that a project can be left half done. Pick one thing to finish this week.
Miriam as a friend
As friends, Miriams often bring energy, new ideas and a willingness to say what they think. They may enjoy starting something others can join.
Friends who join in, while saying clearly when they need a quieter moment, can help everyone enjoy the time together.
What helps them feel close
- Friends who join in when they start something.
- People who say whether they want a group outing or time alone together.
- Someone who can hear their honest opinion and give one back.
In everyday life
Youth group
At youth group, they start talking before the chairs are in a circle and are happy to lead a game or a song. They also tell leaders honestly what they think of the plan.
School
Discussing a topic or trying a new angle may make a project more engaging. Taking turns gives everyone room to contribute.
Faith
God sees them and loves them when they are leading the song and when they have nothing to say. Jesus welcomes the whole of them.
How could you help a group celebrate something good?
After Israel crossed the sea, Miriam took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women went out after her with tambourines and dancing. She led them in the song: “Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously.
He has thrown the horse and his rider into the sea.” In that moment of praise, she gave a crowd of people a way to join in.