Dr Tom LaHue, Enneagram Enneagram: Help For Type 9
Apr 24, 2023
Explore the unique characteristics of Enneagram Type 9, focusing on their core desire for peace and comfort. Discover how their tendency to avoid conflict can lead to passivity and complacency. Learn about the hidden belief of 'I don't matter' and how this shapes their reactions. Delve into the nuances of their calming influence, mediation skills, and unexpected bursts of anger. With pop culture examples and practical tips for self-assertion, gain tools to help Type 9s engage fully in life and relationships.
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Peace Over Priority
- Type 9s prioritize peace and comfort over initiating change.
- That tendency keeps them from acting on higher-priority tasks and drives their avoidance of conflict.
Calming Influence Has Costs
- Nines create a calming 'quicksand' effect that slows others and preserves harmony.
- That calming power is often applauded even though it can erode the nine's individuality.
Empathy Becomes Merging
- Nines can see and empathize with many perspectives, making them natural mediators.
- This broad receptivity also weakens their own voice because they merge with others' views.