
On August 31, 2024, in a blessing speech for Dan and Jess’ Wedding, the Enneagram was referenced.
So, here are some words and links about what the Enneagram is, and if you wish, a link for you to find out what is your Enneagram type – a number and descriptor.
What is the Enneagram?
The Enneagram of Personality, or simply the Enneagram, is a pseudoscientific model of the human psyche which is principally understood and taught as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.
The origins and history of ideas associated with the Enneagram of Personality are disputed. Contemporary approaches are principally derived from the teachings of the Bolivian psycho-spiritual teacher Oscar Ichazo from the 1950s and the Chilean psychiatrist Claudio Naranjo from the 1970s. Naranjo’s theories were also influenced by earlier teachings about personality by George Gurdjieff and the Fourth Way tradition in the first half of the 20th century.
As a typology, the Enneagram defines nine personality types (sometimes called “enneatypes”), which are represented by the points of a geometric figure called an enneagram, which indicate some of the principal connections between the types. There have been different schools of thought among Enneagram teachers and their understandings are not always in agreement.
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Decided to take the Enneagram test again:
Last time I took the Enneagram test, I tested “3” – “The Achiever”
Now: an “8” The Challenger”
Ready to set your kingdom up, as a Type 8 you step up into life with strength. Self-assertive and always showing a half-smile, you want the world to know you are here. Eights are not scared at all. The world showed you how harsh and dangerous things can be, so now it’s your time to show the world how fearless and outstanding you are. Your fingers tickle for power. The Challenger will never settle for something small. You know you have the ability to rise higher and higher. If as a Type 8 you know how to play your cards correctly and learn to reign in your over-controlling obsessions, you’ll surely thrive and inspire others to be the stars they are. As an Eight, you just need to learn to pick your battles and connect.
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