Forty Days on Being a Two

Enneagram Daily Reflections #2

by Hunter Mobley, Suzanne Stabile (Series Editor)

What is it like to be an Enneagram Two? Pastor, lawyer, and Enneagram speaker Hunter Mobley reflects on this question with a mix of self-compassion and hunger for personal growth. Using the metaphor of a welcoming Southern porch, he describes Twos this way: "We have well-curated our reputations as people who can be counted on. We're the people of 'yes!' But beyond our front porches and living rooms is a diversity of unexpressed and unmet feelings and needs. Tiredness, loneliness, grief, disappointment, and longing live beside joy, gratitude, and hope in the kitchens, dens, and bedrooms of our houses." These forty daily readings are an opportunity to explore both the shadow and the light that radiates from the front porches of our personality and deeper into the soul that lays within. Each reading concludes with an opportunity for further engagement such as a journaling prompt, reflection questions, a written prayer, or a spiritual practice. Any of us can find aspects of ourselves in any of the numbers. The Enneagram is a profound tool for empathy, so whether or not you are a two, you will grow from your reading about twos and enhance your relationships across the Enneagram spectrum.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

128 pages, Hardcover

Published October 6, 2020

Reviews

[Brittany Hilgemeier · Rating 3 out of 5]

This took the enneagram more seriously than I do (any time the phrase “sacred enneagram wisdom” gets used I internally cringe), so there were some sections where I didn’t engage with it fully, but there were also portions I felt encouraged really insightful reflection.

[James Hadinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great tool to better understand myself and those around me - Love the author's pairing of the Gospel and personal anecdotes.

[Kim Koi · Rating 5 out of 5]

While there were some portions that did not resonate as well for me as an introverted two, many of the thoughts offered by Mobley hit me square between the eyes. In this reflection, I feel like I came to better understand my anger and my fear alongside my experience of shame. It was super helpful to hear Mobley’s thoughts on things I experience.

[Cat T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty simple, thoughtful devotional. I liked hearing the perspective of a Two and seeing what did or didn't resonate with me. Didn't strike me too much particularly but still a good, solid read.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I appreciated the prayers and questions for thought, I just didn’t connect with the daily reflections. One point of confusion was when the author discussed parallels with other corresponding Enneagram numbers without explaining the common traits. I’m not sufficiently knowledgeable about Fours and Eights for this to be helpful at all to me.

[Jonathan Puddle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not a bad devotional, especially if you're newer to the Enneagream and working on your shadow side. As someone who has spent a few years doing a lot of work in this space, however, I felt it didn't quite cater to me as much as I had hoped it would. A good effort though on behalf of the author.

[Janna E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

FANTASTIC! I loved the insight that he shared about living as a Two on the Enneagram. I felt seen as I conne ted to his experiences and reaearch, and there are highlights and margin notes on every other page! If you want to be (hopefully) self-aware, find your Enneagram number devotion and dig in for 40 days--a divine series.

[Amy Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walking through the 40 days with Hunter Mobley and Suzanne Stabile was a joy. The experience was rich with insights and the journal prompts and prayers at the end of each chapter were so helpful. I can highly recommend this to Enneagram Twos!

[Heidi Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

Encouraging

The author does an excellent job of bringing the core strengths and weaknesses of a Two to the forefront in a compassionate, insightful way. So glad I read this book to help me process my own two-ness.

[Jaymie · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars = Outstanding

This is an excellent little resource. The daily reading is quick, but super insightful. Highly recommend.

[Rachel Gowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so convicting and validating for me to read as a 2! Holy moley. It did a number on me. I felt so seen by this text. Thank you for writing it, Hunter Mobley!

[Sara Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this devotional series for anyone who knows their number and wants to grow in self-awareness

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exposed and validated in the best possible way.

[Kellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit heavy on the christianity, but I expected that. I felt seen in so many of these vignettes. Reading things written by other twos helps me feel less alone in my life experience.