Most of us imagine our lives are shaped by our thoughts. If we’re a little more self-aware, we might grant that our feelings have a vote too. But far beneath what we think and even what we feel, there are older forces at work within us, hidden currents that move faster than reflection and deeper than language. The Enneagram calls these currents the Instincts: the body’s ancient intelligence for survival, connection, aliveness, and belonging. They are not polite. They are not especially subtle. A...
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