Look at a tiny infant. That was you once, perfect in your essence. That was every person once, perfect, fearless, in loving unity with the universe.
“Then something the ego begins to develop, karma accumulates, there is a transition from objectivity to subjectivity; man falls from essence into personality,” explained Oscar Ischazo, developer of the concept of The Enneagram of Personality Types. This method categorizes personalities by the way people interpret the world and handle their emotions.
The Enneagram helps explain how and why Luciano Pavarotti’s personality and drive are different from Mahatma Gandhi’s or Oprah Winfrey’s. Enneagram, The Guide to Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growth, explores the concepts of the Enneagram,
• The Three Instincts
• The Theory of the Artificial Ego
• The Two Poles
• The Wings of the Enneagram
• The Enneagram passions and corresponding virtues.
After that general explanation, the book explores the nine Enneagram personality types. The section on each personality
• Describes the type and how people react to it
• Discusses problems connected with that personality
• Provides a well-known example of the type
• Includes a discussion of the levels of development for the type, with problem-solving tips to help you move into healthier levels.
If you are ready to function at a higher level by understanding your own personality and the personalities of those around you, Enneagram, The Guide to Self-Discovery and Spiritual Growth, can help you grasp how each baby turns into Walt Disney, Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy … or you.
Understanding the concepts in this book can strengthen your capacity for self-observation, give you a vision of how your healthiest personality will look, and motivate you to achieve higher levels of awareness. Who wouldn’t want that?
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1. Can I understand this book without a degree in psychology?
YES! This book is aimed at the average person. The examples will help you understand the concepts.
2. Is this book just an outline of the concepts of Enneagram?
No, at more than 40,000 words, this book is a detailed examination of the topic.
3. Is Enneagram another term for Myers-Briggs?
No, Enneagram is a different classification system for personalities. Some people say one major difference is that the Enneagram focuses more on the role of nurture and early trauma in personality development, whereas Myers-Briggs is more about nature and genetics.
4. Are some types better than others?
No, each Enneagram type is simply one facet of our beautiful world. Every type has its advantages and difficulties.