The Nine Ways: On the Enneagram
The Enneagram, a personality theory with nine types, helps individuals understand and overcome fears. Developed from Ancient Greek roots, it aims to enhance self-awareness and relationships, as shared by author Jacob Rubin.
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The article discusses the Enneagram, a personality theory that identifies nine ways individuals may avoid a universal fear. Originating from Ancient Greece, the Enneagram was later developed into a psychological model by Oscar Ichazo and popularized by Claudio Naranjo in the sixties. Each of the nine types is associated with a specific way of avoiding this fundamental fear, such as the Reformer, the Helper, the Achiever, and others. The Enneagram is not meant to simplify human complexity but rather to deepen self-understanding and improve relationships. The author, Jacob Rubin, shares his personal journey of discovering the Enneagram and how it helped him find a balance between his apparent philosopher and hidden dancer personas. Through this model, individuals are encouraged to explore different facets of themselves and embrace a more holistic view of their identities.
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7 commentsThe types were most interesting to me, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enneagram_of_Personality#Nine_...
The same poo-pooing comes up of Astrology. Now, I'm not one to go around saying that I'm a Rainbow Farting Horse Rising -- I only go as far as 'Aquarius', 'Scorpio', etc. But in that realm, there's a fantastic book called Sextrology that can give insights on partner compatibility in the bedroom and related realms. The authors, much like Meyers Briggs have interacted with an untold amount of couples. Unfortunately book has no 'edition' moniker, just a 'revised' notation so it's hard to tell how many times it's published, but it is a fascinating and great reference to get a quick read on someone and what their needs and desires may be. I've utilized it with several partners with positive and solid results.
If you're skeptical or unsure of any of these frameworks, I recommend giving them a more serious visit or consideration. Especially with something like MBTI, reading books of the time that are hidden classics that people aren't aware of (e.g. "Please Understand Me I and II") are very illuminating despite people's disdain for the MBTI as it currently sits.
Just take a look at one of the testing centers and the history they themselves list. https://www.integrative9.com/enneagram/history/
I found them more helpful than the Big Five. But there is definitively missing "Type 0: Ape: I follow".
And I do not think that a person fits just one type. They are more, like the Big Five, traits with a spectrum.
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