by Leslie Hershberger | May 28, 2024 | Aging, Enneagram, Projection and Shadow, Psychology, Second Half of Life
It may be stretch that we have to pray for a humiliation a day. It comes on its own unbidden. The question is, will we see it or will we work quickly to rationalize or defend against it? Will we make space for the emotions it elicits? Will we feel it in our bodies? ...
by Leslie Hershberger | May 28, 2024 | Aging, Enneagram, Second Half of Life, Spirituality
In the 2nd half of life, rather than unconsciously giving into cultural “anti-aging,” or the tendency to “other” those we are hurt by, we can turn inward and see the Enneagram patterns that live in us: When our idealized persona (3) cracked. When our shadow (6)...
by Leslie Hershberger | Oct 9, 2023 | Enneagram, Second Half of Life
Some have asked if they should register for our Standing at the Threshold class which begins November 2023. They ask, How do I know if I am in the second half of life?” It’s not always clear cut nor does it need to be. Some helpful clues: 1st half of life is...
