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Tag: Essence

Personal Growth/Self-Development

From Idolatry to Reality

From Worshiping the Idealizations of Our Personality to Following the Ideals of Our Real Self I’ve always liked metaphors. I’m also intrigued by the...

by Jerry Wagner October 1, 2020September 12, 2023
Childhood Wounds Instincts and Subtypes

Ego, Essence and Instincts, Today

Antonio Barbato I have stated in The Enneagram of the Originary Wound that, according to the Enneagram of Character Types or Personalities (hereinafter ET)...

by Antonio Barbato October 1, 2020September 12, 2023
Spirituality Understanding the Enneagram

On Essence and its Ambiguities

Among enneagram enthusiasts of all stripes, the concept of “essence” is employed frequently but defined loosely. Christians are no exception to the rule, for...

by Thomas Garrett Isham January 1, 2020September 12, 2023
Instincts and Subtypes Understanding the Enneagram

Understanding & Preparation for Change

Gloria Davenport Understanding and preparation is not only a prerequisite for embarking on most journeys, it is essential in making ourselves ready for change—be...

by Gloria Davenport April 12, 2015December 14, 2023
Comparative Systems Therapy and Counselling

Freud: In or Out?

4 Reactions to Deconstructing the Freudian Enneagram Carl Marsak –   I confess to having read Susan Rhodes’ latest article in the December 2008...

by Carl Marsak, Susan Rhodes, Jack Labanauskas and Bill Dyke January 1, 2009September 12, 2023
Spirituality Understanding the Enneagram

Making the Turn

Written By: Tor Waag Amidst all the glitter of personality types and personality relationships we may forget the inner process at the core of...

by Tor Waag April 1, 2005September 8, 2023
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