Discover the complexities of Enneagram Type 6, the Loyalist, and their constant quest for trust and support. Explore famous examples like Woody Allen and Adolf Hitler. Learn about their insecurities, motivations, and journey through levels of consciousness. Gain insights on how to help Type 6s thrive personally and professionally.
Type 6s seek causes to dedicate their lives to, craving trust and support from others.
At higher consciousness levels, Type 6s display humility and selflessness in service, valuing contribution over recognition.
Deep dives
Essence Qualities of Type Six: Alertness, Courage, and Devotion
Type six individuals exhibit alertness by constantly being aware of potential risks and pitfalls, exemplified by their friend saving them from oncoming traffic. Their courage emerges as a quiet acceptance of duty in the face of fear, taking on tasks others avoid. Devotion drives them to serve causes larger than themselves, seeking humility and support while grappling with the fear of losing their orientation in an unreliable world.
Levels of Consciousness: Creative Sixes in Service and Modesty
At the creative consciousness level, type sixes demonstrate modesty and readiness to act in service of others, akin to the selfless dedication of firefighters risking their lives. Despite their impactful contributions, they maintain humility and confidence, downplaying their significance in a self-effacing manner that values service over recognition.
Destructive Levels of Consciousness: Defensive Polarization and Anxiety
In the destructive consciousness phase, type sixes become insecure and defensive, polarizing relationships into alliances or threats. Anxiety permeates their actions, leading to intense self-doubt and conflicts. The journey to higher consciousness involves fostering self-trust, recognizing and addressing constant self-doubt, and making decisions grounded in courage and clarity despite uncertainties.
Enneagram Type 6s, nicknamed The Loyalist, live in a zone of constant questioning as they strive to be dependable for those they care about. They often wish that they had a cause to dedicate their life to which they could completely trust and that they had the support of others whom they could completely trust. Famous examples include Woody Allen, Adolf Hitler, Jason Alexander, and Larry David.
In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 6 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 6’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 6s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.
This episode is designed to help Type 6s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 6s who wish to better support and relate to them.