Sacred Ideas of Type Eight
Sacred Omnipresence, Sacred Expanse, Sacred Resistance In a previous article (EM, Nov. 08), I summarized the Sacred Ideas—the spiritual aspects—of each Enneagram type. In...
Politics + Emotions = Loss of Wisdom
It’s always refreshing to find that Jolly Old England is not the only country that can raise holy hell in its politics, and you...
On the Need for Better Theory and Forums for Debate
In recent issues of the EM, I set forth the outlines of a new theory for interpreting the origins and nature of our enneagram...
Dynamic Enneagram – Fine Distinctions, Seven
Self Preservation Sevens Self-Preservation Sevens are confusing since they tend to be highly sociable and gravitate toward groups like Social Subtypes do. Specialize in...
Dynamic Enneagram–Fine Distinctions: Sixes
Self Preservation Sixes Self-preservation Sixes can be warm and ingratiating; have a graceful, diplomatic sociability. Try to bring out the best in others and...
Observing Obama
About 15 years ago, I heard Jerry Brown speak at an IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) conference, I think in Santa Fe. At the...
Obama & Hillary Clinton: A Study in Type
Now that the election is over, I can’t help but wonder how the President and his choice for Secretary of State will work together...
Editorial 156 February 2009
Well, never a dull moment, as the saying goes, gives fresh meaning to the curse of: “may you live in interesting times.” I’m not...