

BHE 003 - Instinctual Drives: Origins and Definitions, Inner Work and Presence
5 snips Jan 6, 2020
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Instinct vs. Type
- Distinguish biological instinctual drives from personality types in the Enneagram.
- Being a self-preservation type means identifying with its agendas and motivations, not just having the drive.
Nancy's Sleep
- Nancy, a self-preservation type, felt anxious about the recording time due to valuing sleep.
- Different Enneagram types have varying attention qualities and psychological energies.
Instinct Confusion
- The Enneagram instincts were initially confusing, especially regarding sexual and social aspects.
- A Busse workshop offered new, contrasting ideas that clarified these concepts.