10% Happier with Dan Harris Why Is Everyone Talking About the Enneagram? And What the Hell Is It? | Susan Piver
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Aug 31, 2022 Susan Piver, a longtime dharma teacher and author of 'The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship,' shares her insights on the Enneagram, a transformative tool for understanding personality types. She explains how the Enneagram helps us reveal blind spots and improve relationships, emphasizing its unique blend with Buddhist philosophy. Piver also discusses the absence of specific tests for the Enneagram, the concept of warriorship, and the cultivation of self-compassion, making a compelling case for its relevance in personal growth.
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Nine Ways of Being
- The Enneagram categorizes nine distinct ways of being in the world, going beyond simple personality types.
- These encompass how individuals perceive, value, and react to their surroundings.
Enneagram's Mysterious Origins
- The Enneagram's origins are surprisingly mysterious, with no single known creator.
- George Gurdjieff is the first recorded teacher, but its true source remains unknown.
Working with a Six
- Susan Piver shares an anecdote about a colleague whose focus was on potential dangers, not possibilities.
- Understanding his Enneagram type (Six) helped Piver adjust her communication style, leading to more productive collaboration.
