Explore the essence of Enneagram Type 1 The Moralist, from their principles to guilt, and famous examples like Nelson Mandela. Discover their journey through consciousness levels and tailored practices to thrive. Uncover their pursuit of purity, perfection, inner conflicts, and the path towards self-compassion and acceptance.
Enneagram Type 1s strive for purity and righteousness, driven by a fear of not embodying these qualities fully.
At the creative consciousness level, Type 1s exhibit wisdom, patience, and self-sacrifice for the greater good.
Deep dives
Essence Qualities of Type 1
Type 1 focuses on goodness, sacredness, and purity at its core. The essence qualities drive a desire for living in an unadulterated, pure, and beneficial manner for all. Aligning with what is right and setting a pure example are fundamental aspirations, stemming from a fear of not embodying these essence qualities fully.
Levels of Consciousness: Creative Level
At the creative consciousness level, Type 1 individuals are visionary and self-sacrificing, working towards what is good for all. They live by objective principles and exhibit wisdom in decision-making. Patience, acceptance, and a deep understanding of what can and cannot be changed characterize this level.
Destructive Levels of Consciousness
In the destructive levels, the fear of not influencing others to align with perceived purity intensifies. This leads to extreme self-criticism, perfectionism, and a cycle of guilt-driven corrective behaviors. As the desire for purity amplifies, it can result in physical or emotional abuse towards oneself and others, reflecting a distorted view of purity.
Enneagram Type 1s, nicknamed The Moralist, are detail-oriented visionaries driven by a set of principles personal that they feel in their gut and want others to align with. They also forever feel the guilt of not living up to these principles themselves. Famous examples include Nelson Mandela, George Harrison, Mahatma Gandhi, Osama Bin Laden, and Queen Elizabeth II.
In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 1 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 1’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 1s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.
This episode is designed to help Type 1s 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 1s who wish to better support and relate to them.