What does your Enneagram type idealize? This is a simple and insightful practices for self-observation. For instance, the Seven’s idealization is, “I’m ok.” This need to be okay, can extend to others who are important to the Seven. When Sevens...
Imagine you’re a 4 and you tend to get swept up by strong feelings…would “growth” mean thinking on the bright side the way a 7 does? Or if you’re a 7, should you dive into deep feelings of longing the way a 4 does in order to see what...
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning The space between stimulus and response is “The Pause”....
Knowing your Enneagram style’s patterns gives a glimpse in what others see, but may not be saying. Sometimes, it’s hard for people to tell us the hard stuff. Or, if they do, it’s hard to be receptive to what they are saying. Below, I list common...
Knowing your Enneagram patterns gives a glimpse in what others see, but may not be saying. Sometimes, it’s hard for people to tell us the hard stuff. Or, if they do, it’s hard to be receptive to what they are saying. Below, I list common feedback I hear from people...