Enneagram Subtypes Part One: Subtype Essence—Dimensions of Wholeness
This post explores how each subtype embodies a deeply nourishing aspect of our nature, enriching our capacity to thrive across various life levels. By reflecting universal properties, these subtypes serve as gateways to distinct dimensions of wellness, fostering deep nourishment and personal maturity.
The Enneagram's Link with Neuroscience Over Time
Did you know the Enneagram and neuroscience have followed remarkably similar journeys to understand the human mind and personality?
Embracing Wholeness: The Journey Beyond A Single Enneagram Type
Imagine finding an intricate key tucked away in a lesser used drawer. This key, unique and unexpected, fascinates you with its design and craftsmanship. For a moment, it captivates your attention, making you wonder about the lock it opens. However, when you realize it doesn't belong to the main door you use every day, you are tempted to dismiss its value..
Embracing the Strength and Vulnerability of Enneagram Type 8 Through Loss
I am on a deeply personal journey with the essence of Enneagram Type 8, discovering layers of strength, vulnerability, and the transformative power of facing life's most painful truth. 🌟
The 3x3 Matrix of the Enneagram: Exploring the Psychophysiological Roots of Our Three Centers and Directions
Did you know each Enneagram type points to a physiological orientation within?
Expanding Enneagram Practice: Part 2 — Introducing Inner Abundance
In the landscape of Enneagram traditions, mindfulness stands out as a primary path, offering nine distinct paths to presence. This approach has deeply shaped my journey with the Enneagram over three decades. Yet, as my path unfolded, I began to seek something more—beyond the practices of presence and acceptance. My quest for a vibrant inner life has inspired an Enneagram approach that builds upon mindfulness, broadening the spectrum of inner qualities and resources.
Expanding Enneagram Practice: Part 1 — Practical Mechanics of Transformation
While there is an abundance of material on the historical origins of the Enneagram, I’ve noticed a significant gap in clarity on its practical application in different traditions. This has inspired me to clarify the mechanics of the Enneagram, offering practical insights into how it facilitates personal growth across various contexts.
The Enneagram of Frustration and Disillusionment
This tendency to oversimplify and pigeonhole reflects a superficial engagement with the Enneagram, pointing to a deeper issue in its presentation and understanding.
From Lack to Luster—Your personality’s darkest lack is your essence’s brightest luster.
The most striking wisdom of the Enneagram is its capacity to illuminate the paradox of our nature. The primary theme of your personality type—your greatest challenge—mirrors the essence of your most profound strength.
Let's Talk About a Paradigm Shift . . .
Have you or your loved ones ever felt overwhelmed, deflated, or self-conscious after an Enneagram learning experience?
It doesn't have to be this way.
Step Four on the Path of Nourishment: Create Sensory Memories for Each Essence
Engaging your senses in the exploration of the Enneagram essences can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth and transformation. By creating sensory memories associated with each essence, you deepen your connection with their universal qualities.
Step Three on the Path of Nourishment: How to Anchor Essence in Your Being
In this blog post, we'll explore how to anchor the nourishing qualities of Enneagram essence using five simple steps.
Step Two on the Path of Nourishment: How to Feel the Qualities of Essence in Your Nervous System
Each Enneagram type has its universal essence with distinct qualities, which nourish and heal your personality's more challenging aspects.
Techniques from somatic experiencing, can help you actively connect with and embody these qualities.
Step One on the Path of Nourishment: Discover Your Portals to Essence
This blog post invites you to delve into various pathways that evoke your inner essence, allowing you to connect with it and draw upon it in times of nourishment and growth.
Essence: The Healing Medicine for Your Personality
The Enneagram, a psycho-spiritual model, has gained widespread recognition for its profound insights into human personality. However, there is a vital component often overlooked in many Enneagram teachings - essence.
The Path of Nourishment: 5 Practical Steps to Heal Your Personality and Embody Your Essence
Within the modern Enneagram teachings, too much emphasis is placed on understanding the deficiencies, imbalances, and limitations of the Enneagram personality types.
While it's captivating to delve into the intricacies of these traits, the conventional approach to the Enneagram leaves us wanting for practical guidance on how to nurture and address these characteristics effectively.
The Enneagram From Birth: Exploring the Journey from Freedom to Fixation and Back
In this article, we will explore the profound connection between your essence and personality, and how learning to reconnect with your essence can nourish and heal your personality traits, paving the way for personal growth.
Dear Friend: Unlock the Practical Power of the Enneagram.
The Enneagram of Essence model embraces the holistic nature of the enneagram. While acknowledging the significance of understanding your primary type, I invite you to explore the enneagram as a comprehensive model for your entire being. Within you lies the complete enneagram, encompassing all nine types. It is a symphony of diverse aspects that make you the unique individual you are.
Welcome to The Enneagram of Essence: A Guide for Newcomers!
Welcome to the transformative world of the Enneagram of Essence! Embrace the profound power of this holistic model as you embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and personal growth. We are here to guide you every step of the way!
Unveiling the Difference: Enneagram Personality vs. Enneagram Essence
Distinguishing between your enneagram personality and essence is key for unlocking the full potential of the enneagram system. Your personality encompasses the patterns and tendencies associated with your type, while your essence represents your higher potentials and qualities that transcend your personality traits.