Typology Grieve, Breathe, Receive with Steve Carter (Type 3)
Dec 26, 2024
Steve Carter, author of "Grieve, Breathe, Receive," brings his insights on navigating grief as an Enneagram type 3. He shares his personal journey of loss, including the death of his adopted father, and how it transformed his self-awareness. The conversation dives into the challenges Type 3s face with grief and their drive for achievement. Steve explores the intersection of grief and faith, emphasizing vulnerability as a path to healing. His reflections encourage listeners to reframe their self-worth beyond external validation and embrace authenticity.
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Triple Loss and the Desert
- Steve Carter lost his dream job after allegations against his mentor and the leadership's poor handling of the situation.
- Eight months later, his adopted father died, compounding his grief.
Identity Crisis for Threes
- Threes often over-identify with institutions and mentors, leading to existential losses alongside circumstantial ones.
- Losing a mentor or institutional connection can trigger an identity crisis for Threes.
Irrelevance and Identity
- After his job loss, Steve Carter felt disoriented and questioned his identity outside of his former role.
- He struggled with the question of "What do you do?" and felt his best life was behind him.