Enneagram & Coffee Am I an enneagram type one or four? | Wednesday Q&A
Oct 25, 2023
A listener grapples with identifying their Enneagram type, caught between Type 4 and Type 1. The discussion unveils the emotional intricacies of each type, highlighting their distinct motivations and inner conflicts. Insights on counter types reveal how core desires can shape actions in unexpected ways. The idealistic nature of Type 4s is examined, shedding light on their humanitarian efforts and emotional challenges, contrasting them with the structured nature of Type 1. It's a journey of self-discovery through the lens of the Enneagram.
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Self-Preservation Fours' Unique Behavior
- Self-preservation fours behave differently from typical fours, often rejecting the core envy feeling and taking action instead of wallowing.
- This subtype can appear cheerful and efficient, sometimes resembling types one, three, or seven in behavior.
Core Desires and Idealism Differ
- Core desires define type identity; fours desire to feel special, ones desire to be good and not evil.
- Ones and fours share idealism, which causes frustration due to life never meeting their high standards.
Explore Self-Preservation Four Subtype
- Explore being a self-preservation four to better understand your motivations and behavior.
- Read Beatrice Chestnut's 'The Complete Enneagram' for in-depth knowledge on subtypes and self-discovery.
