The Rorschach inkblot test is a psychological projective test of personality in which a subject's interpretations of ten standard abstract designs are analyzed as a measure of emotional and intellectual functioning and integration. The test is named after Hermann Rorschach (1884-1922) who developed the inkblots, although he did not use them for personality analysis.

The test is considered "projective" because the patient is supposed to project his or her real personality into the inkblot via the interpretation. The inkblots are purportedly ambiguous, structureless entities which are to be given a clear structure by the interpreter. Those who believe in the efficacy of such tests think that they are a way of getting into the deepest recesses of the patient's psyche or subconscious mind. Those who give such tests believe themselves to be experts at interpreting their patients' interpretations.

It occurred to me that many people look at someone else' life and draws conclusions from what they see based on their own circumstances and life experiences. They "project" their own personality and situations and make their interpretations.

I have always thought people were like icebergs, only a small portion of a person shows. The remainder remains under the surface.

We combine that knowledge with what we see, our everyday observations, our Rorschach Test and make judgments, "assumptions." It is inheritantly problematic to make judgments about other people. Ideally, we should care "not because" or "inspite of" but as our Mom's used to say "just because".

It would be a magnificent gift for each of us to know that we were good enough, "just the way we are." Everyone should have at least one person in their world that believes in them unconditionally, no explanation needed. That would be a blessed gift. That support can help dreams to come true and happiness to overflow.