I am immersed in the world of the Enneagram these days. If you never heard of the Enneagram, I have two book recommendations for you:
The Enneagram (A Christan Perspective) by Richard Rohr
Discovering Your Personality Type by Riso/ Hudson
This had been such a fascinating and eye-opening study for me! When I first took the Riso/ Hudson Type Indicator test, I had a really hard time accepting the results. My highest number is a 4. The Individualist. I had never considered myself a very dramatic person. But as I read on and contemplated it more, I got it. I am INTERNALLY very dramatic when I'm in an unhealthy place. At my worst, I can be moody, emotionally demanding, self absorbed, withholding, dramatic and pretentious. As much as I hate to admit it, this is very true. In my early 20s I lived there. Now I just visit those dark places occasionally.
So here are a few things I think you should know about the Enneagram
It will be challenging! You MUST be ready to reveal your false self. It is quite unpleasant to identify and accept these dark parts of my personality, but once I do, I can truly see them for what they are and recover from them!
Do not be afraid of the Enneagram! It is a wonderful gift from God to those who are truly searching for their authentic self. It is only a tool to bring us closer to God, others and ourselves.
You may become addicted! I have a really hard time thinking about much else these days and I can't put my books down. Maybe that's because I'm a 4.
Above all enjoy the experience and be open to what it teaches you!
I would love to hear your experience with the Enneagram.
What's your number?
1 comments:
As you know, I too am a 4. Drama, drama, drama, :) Mike and I have enjoyed using the Enneagram to understand one another better. It gives each of us insight into why the other does things or processes information in a way so very different from our own. Great fodder for discussion with family and friends.
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