This podcast introduces the Enneagram framework and its focus on motivations and insecurities. It explores discovering your Enneagram type and accepting yourself. It discusses skepticism and the power of the Enneagram to break free from limitations. The podcast also explores the levels of consciousness and how they form the foundation of the framework, offering teachings for personal growth.
The Enneagram is a personality typology that delves into the motivations behind behavior, helping individuals understand their true selves and hinder personal growth caused by the ego.
Approaching the Enneagram seriously and with curiosity, seeking self-discovery and gaining awareness of motivations and insecurities, leads to personal growth, improved relationships, and greater fulfillment.
Deep dives
Understanding the Enneagram Framework
The Enneagram is a personality typology that goes beyond categorizing behavior and delves into the motivations behind behavior. It helps individuals understand their true selves and the ways in which the ego hinders personal growth. Unlike other frameworks, the Enneagram provides deep insights and understanding of behavior, and offers a path for personal development.
The Connection between the Enneagram and the Ego
The Enneagram is closely tied to the concept of the ego. The ego represents the identity we create, based on who we think we should be, rather than who we truly are. Each personality type on the Enneagram has its unique ego and motivations. By recognizing and understanding our ego, we can explore the reasons behind our behavior and work towards a wiser and more authentic approach to life.
Approaching the Enneagram with Depth and Openness
To fully benefit from the Enneagram, it is important to approach it seriously and with curiosity. Taking Enneagram tests or viewing it as a mere tool for categorizing personalities can lead to misunderstandings. Embracing the true spirit of the Enneagram involves seeking self-discovery and gaining awareness of our own motivations and insecurities. It requires accepting ourselves and being compassionate towards others, leading to personal growth, improved relationships, and a greater sense of fulfillment.
Welcome to the first episode of Upbuild’s Enneagram Foundation podcast series. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this series promises to offer fresh perspectives and valuable insights for your journey into the world of the Enneagram. In 14 episodes, we’ll provide a strong foundation on the nine Types as well as the most important dimension of the framework, the Levels of Consciousness. This series will bring the Types alive for you in a vivid way, help you understand the suffering that each Type experiences as a result of its ego fixations, and offer our personalized practice for each Type to move towards their best self, free from the shackles of the ego.