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The Enneagram and You<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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November 30, 2021<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Nate’s Healthy Living<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Mindfulness<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What it\u2019s all about\u2026<\/h2>\n

Like any other personality test, the Enneagram types you according to how you respond to life situations and compares you to others.\u00a0 When you dig deeper, however, the Enneagram will also explain \u201cwhy\u201d you respond the way you do.\u00a0 The \u201cwhy\u201d is what you need to discover to truly understand who you are.<\/p>\n

Before we go any further, realize that every type has pros and cons.\u00a0 We are all unique individuals.\u00a0 There is\u00a0\u201cno perfect\/ideal\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0type!\u00a0 That\u2019s one of the beauties of our world; we\u2019re all different.\u00a0 Some people might argue that our differences have caused our world chaos.\u00a0 I would like to suggest that life would be so boring if we were all the same.\u00a0 We\u2019d be living in a robot world!\u00a0 Further, if we can understand why we respond the way we do and appreciate how\/why others respond, our \u201crelating\u201d ability improves.\u00a0 If that ability improves, how could we not personally improve.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the breakdown\u2026<\/h2>\n

Before you read any more, check out the attached\/below picture from\u00a0www.CoCreativeJourneys.com<\/a>\u00a0that should help you understand the words.<\/p>\n

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There are 9 different individual types.\u00a0 You are categorized as a type # based on how you mostly respond to life situations.\u00a0 Each # has 2 lines touching your number. The lines describe how you tend to respond in times of crisis and joy.\u00a0 Since nobody \u201calways\u201d responds the same way in every situation, The Enneagram also depicts a secondary response category, which is described as your \u201cwing\u201d.<\/p>\n

For example, I\u2019m a 9w1, which means that I mostly respond as a 9 (peacemaker) but secondarily respond as a 1 (reformer\/perfectionist). Also, you\u2019ll see two lines touching my number.\u00a0 For me (#9), I respond more as a #6 in times of stress and a #3 in times of happiness.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also notice 3 shaded areas or triads.\u00a0 The blue highlighted # (8,9,1) is considered the \u201cGut Triad\u201d.\u00a0 People in this area tend to react instinctually.\u00a0 The red highlighted #s (2,3,4) is considered the \u201cHeart Triad\u201d. These people tend to react emotionally.\u00a0 The red highlighted #s (5,6,7) is considered the \u201cHead Triad\u201d.\u00a0 People in this area tend to react intellectually.<\/p>\n

Your instincts\u2026<\/h2>\n

Also, and not depicted on the picture, the Enneagram considers 3 basic instincts that is the framework of your first situational response.\u00a0 Ask yourself which one you might align with the most:\u00a0 self-preservation, sexual or social. \u00a0Again, the point is realizing where your first motivation comes from.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0self-preservation<\/u><\/em>\u00a0focus is on personal safety, security and comfort.\u00a0 For these individuals, their first response in any situation is what\u2019s best for them, both present and future.<\/p>\n

Individuals focused on the\u00a0sexual\u00a0<\/u><\/em>instinct want to create and maintain deep connections through interactions and experiences.\u00a0 It\u2019s not a sexual thing, but an intense relationship connection that is desired.<\/p>\n

Social<\/u><\/em>\u00a0dominant people want that community feeling with others and groups.\u00a0 They want to experience personal value to a person or people.\u00a0 They want a feeling of belonging and trust in their relationships.<\/p>\n

Yeah, I know, it seems pretty complex and overwhelming.\u00a0 We\u2019ll talk about it more in the next newsletters, which might peak your interest to dive in more.\u00a0 One final thought to leave you with on this newsletter, the Enneagram\u2019s focus really gets down to what \u201cmotivates\u201d you as a person.\u00a0 If you can truly discover what \u201cmotivates\u201d you, you\u2019ll be on your way to understanding \u201cyou\u201d.<\/p>\n

Feel free to send me an e-mail at\u00a0nateshealthyliving58@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

To your health and happiness,<\/p>\n

Nate<\/em><\/p>\n

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