Grief & The Enneagram Part II: Guest Post by Mandy Capehart

Welcome back to this three-part grief and Enneagram series. To summarize why this series is so important let’s revisit an excerpt from the last post: “Grief and Enneagram shadow work are very similar in their approach and application. In both instances, we wrestle with the unknown sides of life that indicate unacknowledged pain, confusion, or … More Grief & The Enneagram Part II: Guest Post by Mandy Capehart

Grief & The Enneagram Part I: Guest Post by Mandy Capehart

Grief work is not easy. We assume those who grieve are sad all the time, wallowing in their feelings and crying over every reminder of their loss. Often, grievers feel avoided and ignored because no one wants to accidentally make the griever feel worse. The same is true of the Enneagram – when a friend … More Grief & The Enneagram Part I: Guest Post by Mandy Capehart

Enneagram 9w1 vs 9w8

What is the function of the Enneagram wings? In brief, the wings serve as an enhancement of the basic type, they bring out different centers or magnify the (body, heart, mind) center already present in the type, and they introduce different variations of the basic type. Let’s look at the two wings for Type Nine. … More Enneagram 9w1 vs 9w8

The View From Type Two

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― John Holmes “Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.” ― bell hooks This week I’m lucky to have Jess Bedsole … More The View From Type Two