Enneatypes
A brief description of the
nine portraits of the soul
Ones
“Perfectionists” are realistic,
conscientious and principled; they strive
to live up to their high ideals.
Twos
“Helpers” are warm, concerned
and nurturing. They are sensitive to other
people’s needs.
Threes
“Achievers” are energetic, optimistic,
self-assured and goal oriented.
Fours
“Romantics” have deep sensitive
feelings and are warm and perceptive.
Fives
“Observers” have a need for knowledge
and are introverted, curious, analytical and
insightful.
Sixes
“Questioners” are responsible,
trustworthy and value loyalty. Their personalities
range from reserved and timid to outspoken
and confrontive.
Sevens
"Adventurers” are energetic, lively
and “want it all.” They contribute
much to life.
Eights
“Asserters” are direct, self-reliant,
self-confident and protective.
Nines
“Peacemakers” are receptive, good-natured
and supportive. They seek union with others
and the world around them.
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Who
am I?
Who are you?
Why are we here?
Does
my life have purpose and meaning?
Althought
we never get complete answers, the human spirit
wants to know. "Who
is this person I call Me?," "Why do
you feel, think, and do things differently than
I?," and "Where do I fit into the
bigger picture of life?"
The fields of philosophy, psychology and spirituality
all attempt to provide answers to life's biggest
questions. The "why" questions of
philosophy move us into never-ending
search for meaning. Psychology helps
us understand human nature and the stages of
human growth. Our spirituality attempts
to describe Mystery and relationship to all
life. The Enneagram, pronounced "Any-a-gram"
(ennea = the greek word for "9",
gramma = types), is an extraordinary
theory that brings these three quests together.
The
Enneagram is an ancient tradition that may be
more than 3000 years old. For centuries, many
Christians, Jews and Muslims have found this
tool to be most helpful in "the art of
spiritual discernment"--deepening their
understanding of both psychology and faith.
When Enneagram theory is applied to human nature,
it suggests that there are nine archetypal vantage
points from which human beings view reality.
Our motivations, feelings, and choices of action
flow from a particular view point on life. The
Enneagram is not, of course, the truth.
Rather, it provides a marvelous framework that
helps us understand how each person is "one
of the nine faces of God."
The
staff at the Sacred Art of Living Center has
a combined experience of more than 50 years
applying the Enneagram in the context of spiritual
direction and as a means of developing a more
unified spiritual life.
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