Reflecting On the First Month of the New Website

Dear friend and Enneagram Monthly subscriber,

Warm thanks to you for supporting Enneagram Monthly and our new website launched on February 13. Since plugging this website in we’ve already posted over 30 new, unpublished pieces with lots more to come. Hopefully you’re enjoying all this fresh content as well as the rich archives we’ve made available.

Over the past year and a half, working on this project felt like coming home to family and friends. While focusing on transitioning to a more immediate and effective communication medium, I missed being connected with our Enneagram community. Reviewing the contents of the website got me increasingly excited and amazed at the unique and valuable contributions, consistently reflecting the personality traits and depth of understanding of the authors.

Reading articles in detail each month is one thing, but having the ability to seamlessly navigate through longer articles with “continued” sections in the same sitting is another. It’s now easier to scroll forward, tune into the “continued” sections without delay, and provide immediate comments and feedback. I’m particularly pleased about the additional option of “first-thought-best-thought,” allowing readers to act as peer reviewers, suggesting refinements, highlighting caveats, or sharing insights.

You’re invited to explore this expanding body of work, now consolidated in one place, featuring contributions from more than 300 authors and 700 articles already posted, with additional new and archival articles awaiting uploading. Furthermore, all content is easily searchable with just a few keystrokes.

If you were already a subscriber and did not receive the invitation on February 13th, or encountered difficulties signing in, please don’t hesitate to let us know if we can assist.

We’re delighted you’ve found us. Together, let’s maintain this platform as a forum for truth-seekers committed to expanding knowledge and pushing back the frontiers of ignorance wherever they may encroach upon our body, mind, heart, and soul.

And we will continue to deliver on excellent content, in fact, over the next few weeks, you can anticipate these exciting additions to the site:

Bill Gamard will explore “Claims of Sufi Origins,” addressing recurring speculations lacking solid evidence. Despite periodic re-evaluations, discussions regarding Sufi Origins by figures like Oscar Ichazo, Claudio Naranjo, Laleh Bakhtiar, and Thomas Isham remain inconclusive.
Somik Raha, drawing from his work “Invaluable: Achieving Clarity on Value,” will delve into “The Neuroscience of Values,” examining internal mental/emotional processes and scientific measurements during an interview session titled “What To Do With My Life.”
Nick Turner reflects on a year of monumental change in “Window On A Changing World,” sharing his personal journey from the previous spring.
Tom Condon offers sage advice for Ones in “Modifying Your Critical Voice.”
Doug Lynam delicately explores the taboo subject of money in “Become A Money Master: The Enneagram in Action (Part 1 of 4),” a rare topic for Enneagram Monthly.
Jack Killen M.D. initiates a discussion on “How can the Enneagram Community Remain True to its Roots and Embrace Science? Part 1,” providing insights as a Clinical Research Scientist, followed by Part 2.
Eric Meyer Ph.D. presents “Perspectives of a Historian and Philosopher of Science.”
Jerry Wagner Ph.D. examines “Enneagram Styles & Cyclical Psychodynamics,” revealing adaptive and maladaptive schemas.
Jennifer P. Schneider M.D. and Ron Corn offer a practical example of the “Perfectionist-Mediator (1-9) Couple” perpetuating their schemas.
Mary Bast and CJ Fitzsimon share the transformation journey of an Enneagram Four in their book “Somebody? Nobody? The Enneagram, Mindfulness and Life’s Unfolding.”
David Banner explores “The Awakened Heart” and the necessity to break the cycle of recrimination and revenge by realizing one’s true identity as a being of Spirit.
Kirby Olson, Frederic Schmitt, Jack Labanauskas & Bernadette Schmitt present “Thoughts from EM Group’s Facebook,” despite some quirky ideas generated.
Michael Damian offers a profound solution to human dilemmas in “Outshining Ignorance,” echoing Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s belief in bringing light to dispel darkness.