Enneagram & Coffee

Shadow Work for Type Nine

Apr 8, 2025
Explore the inner world of Type Nine, the Peacemaker, as they navigate the shadows of self-numbing and anger repression. Discover practical exercises to help Nines reconnect with their true desires and assert their needs. Learn how engaging with emotions and adopting traits from other Enneagram types can foster personal growth. This episode emphasizes the importance of emotional validation and self-prioritization, guiding Nines to step out of their comfort zones and embrace their personal power.
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INSIGHT

Type Nine's Core Shadows

  • Type Nine is motivated to keep inner and outer peace but often at the cost of their own needs and voice.
  • Their shadows include self-numbing, passivity, and repressing anger, hindering authentic self-expression.
INSIGHT

Emotions as Data for Nines

  • Emotions provide vital data about our desires and boundaries.
  • Nines lose touch with themselves by numbing feelings and avoiding emotional awareness.
ANECDOTE

Nines Sacrifice Their Voice

  • A type Nine friend moved across the country without feeling they had a say.
  • This happened because they prioritized peace over participating in their own life decisions.
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