In this little test, it’s important to remember the first thing that comes to your mind. Keep a hold of that image and try to discern the details, and get a pen and paper handy, just in case.
Bright Side’s warning: don’t take this test too seriously, it’s not an earnest psychological study. Still, it gives some good food for thought.
Think of a desert, as vast as you can imagine. There is a cube in this desert...
Describe the cube. How big is it? Where is it situated exactly — is it dug into the sand or standing on it, or perhaps floating above it? Is it moving? Is it solid or hollow? There are no correct answers to this question, just your own thoughts. Think a bit before going on to the next one — details are all-important.
So, now you’re in a desert and see a cube in front of you, but you also notice a ladder. Imagine it in your mind: what it’s made of, how long it is; whether it’s old or new, what its location is with respect to the cube, whether it’s above or below it.
Now imagine that there’s a horse in the desert. Describe it. The most important things are: how far is the horse from you and what is it doing? Which way is it moving, or is it? What does it look like?
Now try and imagine flowers in your desert. How many of them have you thought of? Where do they grow? Where are they situated compared to the horse, the cube, the ladder, and the sand?
And now the thunderstorm begins. Think of its details. What kind of storm is it? Is the wind strong or not? Is the storm far away or close to you? Does it affect the horse, the flowers, the cube or the ladder in any way?