Typology Balancing the Contradictory Elements of an Enneagram 5w4, feat. Jason Adam Miller [S07-007]
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Aug 31, 2023 Guest Jason Adam Miller, an Enneagram 5w4, discusses the internal struggle of balancing intellect and emotions. They explore trauma's impact on personality styles, debate Mark Zuckerberg's Enneagram type, and delve into the concept of embracing unreserved creativity. Miller shares a personal experience of visiting their hero's grave and the unexpected emotional connection.
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First Enneagram Discovery
- Jason first encountered the Enneagram in a group circle led by mutual friends including Ian Morgan-Crun.
- Ian immediately recognized and narratively described Jason's core Five experience, making him feel intensely seen but vulnerable.
Civil War of 5w4
- Jason Adam Miller describes his experience as an Enneagram 5 with a 4 wing as a "civil war between the two."
- He balances intense intellectual analysis with deep, often unexpected emotional experiences inside.
Intellect Shields Against Emotion
- The intellectual side of a 5w4 tries to protect itself from the emotional side seen as uncontrollable and inefficient.
- This results in withdrawal, analysis, and a protective cognitive distance from raw feeling.