I sent this poem to an Enneagram 9 on retreat. They’re finding the voice they silence when in the throes of their type structure. Many 9s tell a story of taking excessive responsibility for others. 2s do too. They begin to resent it. Others resent their resentment....
Types 2 and 9 both tend to reference their attention to others and have a hard time knowing what they need or want. Both tend towards (conscious) suppression and (unconscious) repression of their anger. Both are “positive reframe” types in conflict. One...
Are you having a hard time determining whether your Enneagram pattern is a 5 or a 9? On the outside, both of these types can have a tendency to withdraw or disengage. Both like to take their time and resist being rushed. On a team, both may have a tendency to over...
Soloists work like golfers play. It’s a solo effort. Even when they work on a team, there is a desire to withdraw and spend some time alone with the project as the presence of others can be too much. I tend to want to spend time independently, thinking about a...
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...
