I also deeply object to how the author portrays God. He is represented as our Creator, but as someone who thinks that we all are too hard on ourselves and that we need to forgive and love ourselves. He sees us as lovable, why can’t we? While there are slivers of truth in here, this does not accurately reflect the Gospel. We’ve taken both the official Enneagram Institute type indicator, the Tritype enneastyle theory questionnaire, as well as numerous unofficial enneagram personality tests online. As a healthy One, Ramsey has committed her life to serving others, and we know you are going to love what she has to say.

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The details in this section help you determine how much stress you’re experiencing in the following 5 areas. Analytical, detached and private, they are motivated by a need to gain knowledge, conserve energy and avoid relying on others.” The Enneagram in Marriage with Andy Gullahorn, Enneagram 9 (The Peacemaker) and Jill Phillips, Enneagram 6 (The Loyalist) - Episode 29 Like other writers like Richard Rohr, they don't offer a test to find your type. Rather, here is what they recommend:Finally, I liked the emphasis on how learning about our type is both a benefit for ourselves and for our relationships, as well as our worldview. Throughout the book, the call is to become more aware of how we go through life and what mistakes we continue to make so that we can "get out of your own way and become more of the person God created you to be.'" (p. 17) Figuring out my type has allowed me to have so much more compassion and understanding for myself and others. That's why I continue to encourage people to learn more about the Enneagram. I can't help but imagine a world where we all had this level of compassion and understanding.

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Together, we’ve gracefully developed in an all-encompassing matter alongside the in-depth knowledge we've gained on cognitive functions, Myers-Briggs, and Big Five personality traits since beginning our cognitive function and MBTI journey in Iraq - only in recent months have we delved into the ancient enneagram system. Commanding, intense and confrontational…motivated by a need to be strong and avoid feeling weak or vulnerable.” The Enneagram and Therapy - A dialogue with Chris Gonzalez - Enneagram 9 (The Peacemaker) - Episode 24 All of us would like to know how to best give “constructive criticism” to people who are different than us. Third, the whole concept is just subjective and anecdotal. Apparently, the Enneagram theory is that "though we all adopt one (and only one) of these Types in childhood, there are an infinite number of expressions of each number, some of which might present in a similar way to yours and many of which will look nothing like you on the exterior-but you are all still variations of the same primary color." (pg. 25) Well, that's handy. Everyone has one type (and only one), but the type could look like basically anything. That's how you invent an indisputable theory.

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He did mention that we can’t be complacent and each type must fight against our sin tendencies. I will give him a small nod for this. I will also give him props for sharing that this book is to used as a tool for compassion toward others. This is commendable. This enneagram guide is the kind of book I would usually read in hard copy and keep for reference, but my library had the audio, so I went for it. Each number by itself seems extreme so categorizing people can be difficult because they only fit a few of the descriptions. The descriptions of the types were written in such a clear and useful way. It is a Christian book which is not evangelical, pushy,or overdone in any way. I think people with no interest in Christianity would still find it useful and interesting. I absolutely loved it.

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May you learn to see your self with the same delight, pride, and expectation with which God sees you in every moment." Knowing my Myers-Briggs type never did much for me. Knowing my Enneagram number has deepened my self-awareness, given me practical and specific tools for growth, and helped me better understand people who are wired entirely differently than me.I’ve always been hesitant to jump in on the trends. I’ll get there, but I want to do it on my own terms. I also get bored easily and bounce from one creative idea to the next. I tend to procrastinate, but I always complete the project. I’m usually “fashionably late” but enjoy bringing humor to the group. Regardless of my downfalls, I like to think I’m optimistic and encouraging to others. Sometimes my emotions overwhelm me, so I find energy in spending time alone. I don't know what kind of religion this is, but it's not Christianity. Even the most basic concepts of Christianity, like sin and salvation, are redefined to suit the author's purposes. It's has a couple of vague references biblical characters like Paul and Job, but it's otherwise full of fuzzy, pseudo-Christian ideas like, "Christianity is not something you do as much as something that gets done to you. Once you know the dark side of your personality, simply give God consent to do for you what you've never been able to do for yourself, namely, bring meaningful and lasting change to your life." (pg. 36)