Andrew M. Greeley (February 5, 1928 – May 29, 2013) was an American Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist and popular novelist.
Greeley was a professor of sociology at the University of Arizona and the University of Chicago, and a research associate with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC). For many years, he wrote a weekly column for the Chicago Sun-Times and contributed regularly to The New York Times, the National Catholic Reporter, America, and Commonweal.
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Some of their strengths
Andrew Greeley has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Altruistic, Optimistic, Bold, Confident, Energetic, Extroverted, and Passionate.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Andrew Greeley is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Andrew Greeley well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Andrew Greeley as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Vigorous and Friendly
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Andrew Greeley is someone who has a vigor and energy that applies itself to all life's activities and endeavors, and a knack for forming family-like structures, groups, and communities.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Andrew Greeley tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Andrew Greeley's challenges
While Andrew Greeley has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Andrew Greeley can be Rebellious, Self-centered, Emotionally Distant, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Hypocritical, and Possessive.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Andrew Greeley's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Andrew Greeley must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Possessive and Stubborn
Andrew Greeley is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Andrew Greeley also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
