In our last post, we explored the Comfort Zone versus the Opportunity Zone—how the familiar, though soothing, can become a prison of predictability, and how the Enneagram’s Three Centers of Intelligence can help us expand into new freedom. But to
Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone with the 3 Centers of Intelligence
We all have a comfort zone—a psychological space where things feel safe, predictable, and under control. It’s the familiar routine, the emotional autopilot, the well-worn mental tracks we’ve been traveling for years. Inside this zone, risk is low, reassurance is
What people said about Enneagram ‘Masters’ and ‘Experts’
My recent blog, “What does it mean to be an Enneagram ‘expert’ or ’master’?” has received such high engagement on social media and from all over the world, that I wanted to share many of the comments with everyone, no
How do you get to be so BIG in the Enneagram world?
My last blog focused on concerns related to claims of being an Enneagram “master” and “expert.” This blog examines a different kind of claim, that of being “world-recognized,” “world-respected,” “world-renowned,” “globally- known,” “world-famous,” “highly acclaimed,” and multiple variations on these
What does it mean to be an Enneagram ‘expert’ or ‘master’?
After three decades as an Enneagram teacher and author, I consider the current Enneagram environment and am left with gratitude and concern. My gratitude is for Enneagram teachers who came before me and the substantial and often exploratory work they
Fear
Perhaps some of these quotes can provide support and perspective, should you be experiencing various versions of fear at these times. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” Louisa May Alcott “Don’t let the
Anger
Even if anger, especially deep anger, is uncomfortable, it is very human and also an energy to be met and catalyzed. “Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.”
Grief
As we navigate turbulent waters, grief is one of the human emotions that runs deep. These quotes may be of help. “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” CS Lewis “We get no choice. If we
Beware of the “hypnotic voice”
This blog may be provocative, although my intention is to make it thought-provoking. The issue is what I am seeing as the frequent use of the “hypnotic voice” by Enneagram professionals in their videos on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. As
Quotes for Our Challenging Times
The times are tumultuous, uncertain, difficult and yet we must navigate through them. I selected these quotes that helped me gain a little perspective, laugh a little, and settle into my chair a bit more! Perhaps this will support you,