The Tipping Point

The Tipping Point

A few days ago, I found myself saying to myself – and to all those involved – that I was “DONE” with someone. I was keenly aware that a certain interaction was my tipping point. I had over-managed my internal reactions for too long by keeping my attention on working...
What If We Could All Hear Each Other?

What If We Could All Hear Each Other?

How do the three Enneagram Type Centers listen differently? The Heart Center (Types 2,3,4) is also known as the Feeling Center. These types are primarily concerned with image and prestige; therefore, how they are seen and perceived by others matters greatly in how...
The Way of this Enneagram Six

The Way of this Enneagram Six

Sometimes self-awareness presents itself in my life as a blessing; sometimes it is a royal pain in the ass. As I walk through this time in my life, this time in the life of our country, I feel open. I am keenly aware of my emotions, and I’m aware of my physical...
Gratitude

Gratitude

Today’s tip was a struggle. Deciding what message to send in these times is tough. There’s so much going on in the world it feels a bit like being suspended on the top peak of a serious roller coaster. Sometimes my nervous system says, “Help, it’s all out of control!”...
How Do You “Do” Fear?

How Do You “Do” Fear?

In the Enneagram world, we refer to the Head Types 5,6, and 7 as the Fear Types, which they are. It is also true that fear is a universal response to real (or perceived) threats. As a Six, the core Fear Type on the Enneagram model, I actually get a little reactive...