An optical illusion is, in essence, a playful trick on the eyes that's intended to make one question his own observations, and how the brain functions in interpreting those observations. Such phenomena occur when shapes, colors, light, or patterns are arranged in ways that cannot be understood at once by our minds. For example, ever gaze at a still photograph that appears to ripple like water, or observe two items of the same size, but somehow appear utterly dissimilar?

Optical illusions make us stand and stare, laugh and shake our heads in wonder. They demonstrate how challenging and sometimes even astonishing our perception can be: what we see may not be what's really going on. Apart from the fun, they offer a deeper glimpse into how the brain processes visual information, proving that reality can sometimes be more flexible than it seems.

What you see first in this optical illusion image can reveal your hidden strengths and weknesses.

Strengths: If you first looked at the picture above and saw the man's face, your greatest strength is your ability to be objective, even when the going gets tough. You can find yourself standing back up to continue managing the situation instead of getting yourself all bent out of shape like everyone else would do. That's why so many people turn to you, especially when they are having a bad time themselves. You're a force to be reckoned with, and your friends know it.

Weaknesses: Of course, you are not perfect. Nobody is. Your biggest weakness would probably be the way you isolate from difficult emotions and therefore not such great emotional intelligence either. What once served as a way to help you concentrate when things were bad has turned into a lifestyle, and you now struggle to put your guard down and connect with those closest to you. You are full of emotions, but if you want to remove the shroud surrounding you, you need to be more open with those around you and express yourself.

Strengths: If you look at the picture above and focus first on the table, then your greatest strength is in the area of listening to and comprehending others. You are absolutely brilliant at communicating, and people who have a hard time verbalizing their thoughts and feelings find it just a little easier to open up to you.

Weaknesses: Communication is your thing, but action is abhorrent to you. You enjoy helping others talk their problems out, and nothing delights you more than sitting down to create a good old-fashioned pros and cons list because you abhor making decisions and taking action-it's all so final. You must learn to listen to your gut and trust yourself. You give your choices all the thinking they need and then some, so now it's time to do something.

Strengths: If you looked at that image and then saw the woman sitting on that chair reading first, your highest is your intellect. You were given a natural propensity toward an almost insane love of acquiring new knowledge about the subjects which hold your interest in this aspect, and this in no way has to describe that you are a nerd either; what matters most is you make it a business in mastering yourself once you make the decision that something means very much to you.

Weaknesses: You might be super intelligent, but you can be a little obtuse and careless when it comes to things that don't matter to you. And yeah, that could be your relationship or even your day job. If you want to find a balance that is both happy and harmonious, try giving each area of your life a little of the attention you give to your penchant for learning.

Strengths: If you look at the image above and saw the chair first, then your greatest strength is that you are unique. Sometimes it is because of this that you become a problem solver, and sometimes it is because of this that you are the clown and help to relieve the pressure when people get too worked up. You are always the first one to change someone's point of view and generally are known to light up the lives of the people around you. No one knows what is coming out of your mouth next.

Weaknesses: Sadly you aren't perfect. The largest weakness is that you simply can't stay interested in anything for long. You come up with great ideas and you contribute to everything that you touch, but what you are known for is bailing the second you lose interest, and I am afraid you lose interest just a little too quickly, far too often.

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