What is the Enneagram

In this episode, Liz delves into the mysterious world of the Enneagram, a powerful personality system with ancient roots and a modern-day influence. She shares her own journey with the Enneagram, explaining how it's a transformative tool that helps you understand your patterns, liberate yourself from limitations, and find your true self. Liz's storytelling takes you on a journey of self-discovery, showing how the Enneagram can lead to deeper connections, compassion, and conflict resolution. Get ready to explore your inner world and embark on a path of authenticity, alignment, and fulfillment.


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Key Takeaways:

  1. The Enneagram's Ancient Roots: The Enneagram is a nine-pointed symbol that draws from ancient spiritual practices aimed at understanding the barriers that prevent us from having a spiritual experience and realizing our interconnectedness.

  2. The Modern Evolution: Over time, the Enneagram has evolved and been integrated into various belief systems and practices. Key figures, including George Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, and Dr. Claudio Naranjo, contributed to its development and use in psychology.

  3. The Enneagram as a Diagnostic Tool: The Enneagram serves as a map for personal growth, offering insights into your core personality type, along with your specific strengths and challenges. It guides you on a path of self-improvement and self-discovery.

  4. Facilitating Conflict Resolution: The Enneagram helps bridge communication gaps, fostering empathy and understanding. It equips individuals with tools for conflict resolution and building deeper connections.

  5. Upcoming Episodes: In the next episode, Liz will explore the nine Enneagram types in greater detail, helping listeners understand how these types influence their lives and behavior.

Episode Highlights:

  • Liz's journey from an actor to an Enneagram coach, driven by a mission to inspire authenticity, love, and purpose in others.

  • The Enneagram's definition as a nine-pointed symbol, each point representing a unique personality type's perspective on the world.

  • The Enneagram's ancient spiritual roots and its focus on addressing barriers to spiritual experiences, emphasizing interconnectedness.

  • A brief history of the Enneagram's development, from its ancient origins to its modern adaptation.

  • The role of key figures such as George Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, and Dr. Claudio Naranjo in shaping the Enneagram.

  • The Enneagram as a diagnostic tool, revealing specific strengths and challenges associated with each type and offering guidance for personal growth.

  • Liz's personal experience illustrating how the Enneagram can enhance conflict resolution and facilitate deeper connections through improved understanding.

  • A teaser for the next episode, where Liz will dive deeper into the nine Enneagram types and their influence on people's lives and behavior.

Resources:

DISCOVERING YOU ENNEAGRAM TYPING SESSION

HOW TO FIND YOUR ENNEAGRAM TYPE, a FREE guide

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