So many of us make terrible personal choices because we don’t know who are. Why we were created? What makes us Unique from everybody else? What is my purpose? Am I in the right relationship? Are the friends I have the ones I should be having? What is their contribution to my growth and development? Starting today I have decided to write a series of different article blogs every Friday that will help you to know why, who, when, and what you are.
I recently went online to check on my favorite artist called Mandisa from whom I learn a great deal of stuff that inspires the life I lead as a woman, a youth activist, a blogger, and a Christian. I thank God for her life and the role she plays in my life without knowing. I learned from her a new word called Enneagram. I went a researched more about it and read the book called “The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron and Susanne Stabile which was recommended by her, I also found a good website that explains the word properly and you can also take are a test from there https://www.truity.com/enneagram/what-is-enneagram all the information below was got from this website and I recommend the same for you. Self-discovery is a most for everyone to help perform your purpose and relate with others better.
What is Enneagram
The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes nine different personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to one another. The name Enneagram comes from the Greek: Ennea is the Greek word for nine and Gramma means something that’s drawn or written.
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What Does the Enneagram Tell Us?
According to the Enneagram, each of the nine personality types is defined by a particular core belief about how the world works. This core belief shapes a person’s worldview and the perspective through which they see the world and the people around them. Our core beliefs are not necessarily incorrect, but they are limiting. Understanding our Enneagram type and how it colors our perceptions can help us to broaden our perspective and approach situations more effectively.
Understanding a person’s Enneagram type helps us to see why they behave the way they do. Each Enneagram type has a set of core beliefs that will motivate them to take particular actions and guide them to make certain decisions. Behavior that may seem confusing or contradictory can often be explained when we understand a person’s Enneagram type.
The Enneagram also helps us understand how people react to stress. By describing how the each Enneatype adapts and responds to both stressful and supportive situations, the Enneagram shows opportunities for personal development and provides a foundation for the understanding of others.
Understanding the Enneagram Symbol
The basis of the Enneagram is a nine-pointed geometric symbol. It consists of an outer circle, on which the nine points (personalities) are numbered clockwise and evenly spaced. There is also a triangle between the points 9, 3 and 6 and an irregular hexagon which connects the other points. The circle represents the wholeness and unity of human life while the other shapes represent how it is divided.
The types on either side of each core type are called wings. It is believed that wings represent related personality styles which we can transition into, in order to develop new facets of ourselves. Many people identify strongly with the description of one or both of their wings, in addition to their primary type, and understanding the influence of the wings can help to add more nuance to one’s understanding of themselves.
Each basic type in the Enneagram is also connected by two lines to two other basic types; for example, Type 1 is connected to Type 7 and Type 4. The first line connects to the type which the person has left behind or repressed in childhood; the characteristics of this type must be reintegrated in order for the person to develop. The second line connects to the type which the person may grow into once they are ready to reach a higher state of development.
These connecting lines highlight how each basic type possesses indispensable strengths, but at the same time has darker sides that are full of challenges. The inclusion of these lines moves the Enneagram from a purely descriptive personality model to one that is dynamic, showing how personality can change under different conditions.
THE 9 TYPES OF ENNEAGRAM
The Enneagram is a system of personality which describes people in terms of 9 types, each with their own motivations, fears, and internal dynamics.
The Enneagram is an emotionally focused system of understanding people. Each of the nine types of the Enneagram has its own driving force, which is centered around a particular emotion. Some types experience strong emotions, while other types aim to avoid emotions in one form or another. However, whether running from emotions or diving into them, each type describes some aspect of emotional experience.
The nine types of the Enneagram are divided among Heart Types, Head Types, and Body Types. Heart types depend on their emotional intelligence to understand their own reactions and connect with others. Head types depend on their intellectual intelligence to make sense of things and navigate the world around them. Body types depend on their instinctual intelligence to follow their “gut” and respond to threats and opportunities.
The Heart Types of the Enneagram
Heart types react with emotions first. They connect with other people on an empathetic level, and make sense of the world by understanding their feelings about it.
Type 2 THE GIVER
Twos want to be liked and find ways that they can be helpful to others so that they can belong. Read more about Twos.
Type 3 THE ACHIEVER
Threes want to be successful and admired by other people, and are very conscious of their public image. Read more about Threes.
Type 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Fours want to be unique and to experience deep, authentic emotions. Read more about Fours.
The Head Types of the Enneagram
Head types react with analysis first. They connect with other people on an intellectual level, and make sense of the world by understanding the systems and theories that underlie what they observe.
Type 5 THE INVESTIGATOR
Fives seek understanding and knowledge, and are more comfortable with data than other people. Read more about Fives.
Type 6 THE SKEPTIC
Sixes are preoccupied with security, seek safety, and like to be prepared for problems. Read more about Sixes.
Type 7 THE ENTHUSIAST
Sevens want to have as much fun and adventure as possible and are easily bored. Read more about Sevens.
The Body Types of the Enneagram
Head types react with an instinctive, gut feeling. They connect with other people based on their physical sense of comfort, and make sense of the world by sensing their body’s reaction to what is happening.
Type 8 THE CHALLENGER
Eights see themselves as strong and powerful and seek to stand up for what they believe in. Read more about Eights.
Type 9 THE PEACEMAKER
Nines like to go with the flow and let the people around them set the agenda. Read more about Nines.
Type 1 THE PERFECTIONIST
Ones place a lot of emphasis on following the rules and doing things correctly. Read more about Ones.
History of the Enneagram
We don’t know the exact origin of the Enneagram, but we do know it has an eclectic history. Some assume ancient roots in Babylon around 4,500 years ago while others place the origin in classical Greek philosophy around 2,500 years ago. The model has been attributed to the Jewish Kabbalah, Christian mysticism and Sufism, a mystical form of Islam. Dante apparently had very good knowledge of the Enneagram since the characters in The Divine Comedy correspond largely to the Enneagram types.
What we do know, is that the modern Enneagram system is the work of contemporary authors. Georg Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a mystic and spiritual teacher, introduced the model as a spiritual symbol in the 1930s, and it arrived on American shores in the 1960s. Most researchers today tend to focus on the psychological rather than the religious side of the Enneagram, drawing comparisons with other personality models like the Myers-Briggs system.
Applications of the Enneagram
Enneagram is mostly used for personal self-knowledge and personality development, offering a powerful tool for self-mastery, conflict resolution, team dynamics, leadership and emotional intelligence. Because it identifies opportunities for development for each individual type, it has become widely used in areas such as counseling, psychotherapy, business development, parenting and education.
The system has been the inspiration for multiple Enneagram personality tests as well as books on an eclectic variety of subjects, from personal development and spiritual growth, to relationships and even career development.
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Your Type in Depth
Your primary type is Eight. In this section, we’ll dive deep into the Eight profile to understand how it drives your core emotions, fears, and desires, as well as how it impacts you in relationships and at work.
In a Nutshell
Eights are motivated by the desire to be independent and to take charge of themselves and others. They are assertive personalities and passionate about life, which they approach with vigor and confidence. Eights know how to look after themselves. They pursue their own destiny.
These are the qualities of natural leaders, and whatever role they find themselves in, Eights have an imposing presence. They are action people, preferring to ‘do’ rather than conceptualize, and they are ready to make the difficult decisions and accept the consequences if things go wrong. At the same time, Eights believe that people should be encouraged to help themselves rather than relying on others for assistance. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime’ is a piece of proverbial wisdom that Eights wholeheartedly buy into.
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