The Narrative Enneagram

"The only reason we don't open our hearts and minds to other people is that they trigger confusion in us that we don't feel brave enough or sane enough to deal with. To the degree that we look clearly and compassionately at ourselves, we feel confident and fearless about looking into someone else's eyes." –Pema Ch?dr?n #quote #quoteoftheday #pemachodron #openhearts #openminds #brave #courage #compassion #empathy #mondaymotivation #wordsofwisdom #wow #enneagram #narrativeenneagram

We all react to different things, partly based on our personality type structures. Something may not bother you while being a recurring cause of stress for others, and vice versa. Knowing our patterns of reactivity and being able to anticipate our stress responses helps us prepare to access resources and manage ourselves when we encounter these challenges, decreasing the risk of harm to ourselves and others. Here are some possible causes of stress and reactivity for the 9 types... 1- Feeling that you are not measuring up to your standards 2- Being unable to give and hence being subject to rejection 3- Any obstacles or anyone who thwarts the successful achievement of your goals 4- People letting you down, disappointing you, or vice versa 5- Unwanted intrusions or demands upon your time and energy 6- Untrustworthiness and betrayal 7- Constraints or limits placed upon you 8- Perceived injustices that you can’t correct 9- Being forced to take a position or face conflict #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #narrativeenneagram #enneagram #stress #reactivity

Did you know you can purchase our Awareness Bundle at a discounted price?! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gFh_nDXy Working with the Enneagram involves a careful and conscious effort to observe your thoughts, feelings, and actions in much the same way that “mindfulness” practices aim to increase your conscious awareness of the present moment. This bundle includes two resources to connect with your Inner Observer in different ways. Follow a guided meditation by The Narrative Enneagram co-founder Helen Palmer to bring your awareness inside and increase receptivity. Then further your personal development with unique awareness practices and reflection prompts for each of the nine types. Included in the bundle: The Practice of Reflective Awareness by Helen Palmer 41-minute audio recording Awareness Practice and Reflections by The Narrative Enneagram 21-page PDF download Visit our store to download yours today! #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #narrativeenneagram #enneagram #awareness

A new offering exclusively for TNE Certified Professionals! Discover how Internal Family Systems and the Enneagram complement each other and can lead to a deeper understanding of type and support personal transformation. ONLINE: Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:00 am - 2:30 pm PT with Joan Ryan, Leadership Coach and Enneagram teacher Details & registration: https://lnkd.in/gH-UYQdN In this Professional Development workshop for Certified Narrative Enneagram Teachers and Practitioners, Joan Ryan will provide an overview of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and explore the commonalities with Narrative Enneagram practices. You may attend live or register to receive the recording. IFS is a therapy model that maintains that the mind is made up of different Parts. When Parts are made visible and accessible, one can soften their impact by compassionate inquiry and make more space for Self to shine through. Joan has adapted the IFS model to assist Enneagram students to delve into the structures of their Enneagram type in unique and accessible ways. In essence it can be an answer to the question "What do I do now that I know my Enneagram type?"

It's always a good day to be reminded of these things: 1- Self-forgiveness and compassion bring inner peace. 2- Love does not come from giving and getting – it is found in oneself. 3- Our innate value does not depend on how others see us. 4- Wholeness already exists, here in the present moment. 5- Being present and engaged with others expands our available resources. 6- When we cultivate faith rather than seeking certainty, we begin to trust in the process of life. 7- When we stay on the surface, we miss the depth of experience and pleasure. 8- True mastery includes non-action and no blame. 9- Right action comes from valuing ourselves as we value others. #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #tne #thenarrativeenneagram #narrativeenneagram #enneagram #reminders

Save 50% compared with buying each guide individually! https://lnkd.in/gUhF4Apg Each Enneagram type has a particular view of the world that determines what we pay attention to and how we direct our energy. This bundle includes a 16-page PDF guide for each of the nine Enneagram types. Explore the psychological, spiritual, and somatic elements of each type: ? Motivation, strengths, challenges, and resource points ? Automatic patterns and spiritual dimensions ? Descriptions of the three instinctual subtypes ? The defense system and how to work with it ? Path of Integration that leads to transformation ? Reflection questions and practices to support growth Becoming aware of the motivations of the nine Enneagram types helps us make more intentional choices, lead more fulfilling lives, enjoy healthier relationships, and connect to our deeper self and to that which is greater. This guide is a great resource to grow your personal understanding of the nine types or to enhance your professional knowledge if you work with individual clients or groups. Format: 9 PDFs (16 pages each) #enneagram1?#enneagram2?#enneagram3?#enneagram4?#enneagram5?#enneagram6?#enneagram7?#enneagram8?#enneagram9?#enneagram?#narrativeenneagram #enneagramguide #sale

Learn how the three instinctual drives influence your daily experiences, impact your relationships, and illuminate important variations among people of the same Enneagram type. "Seeing the instincts in action was powerful; it's bringing the types and subtypes to life." –Recent "Exploring Instinctual Subtypes" Participant Join us online, Wednesdays April 2-May 7 from 3-6:30pm Pacific: https://lnkd.in/gjXGrhZm In Exploring Instinctual Subtypes, you’ll deepen your understanding of the three primary instinctual drives and 27 Enneagram subtypes to support greater understanding of yourself and others. The three instincts are: ? Self-preservation – guides our relationships with home, food, financial security, and family ? One-to-one (sometimes called sexual) – fuels our vitality, sexuality, intimate relationships, and desire for personal and spiritual union ? Social – forms our sense of belonging and participation in groups, our role in social causes and communities, and our social identity While all three drives are present in everyone, one tends to be more central in our daily lives and relationships. This primary instinct determines our Enneagram subtype, which may impact our everyday experiences even more than our type. #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #thenarrativeenneagram #narrativeenneagram #enneagram #instincts #subtypes #relationships

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Join us online March 21-23 to discover how the defense system of each Enneagram type shows up in your life, bring awareness to your unconscious patterns, and identify your own next steps for growth. Details & registration: https://lnkd.in/gqJtdEEg In Engaging Transformational Growth, you’ll examine how type functions to keep us safe while also causing us to become stuck in automatic and unconscious patterns that prevent us from thriving. Explore the defense system expressed through each type as you identify who your type requires you to be to feel safe and what you must avoid to maintain that identity. Through practices such as the Transformational Growth Process, the Law of Three, and somatic resourcing, you’ll discover ways to bring kind awareness to patterns of reactivity and see yourself and others more clearly beyond the bias of type. As a result, we can develop greater freedom, choice, and flexibility beyond the limitations of our Enneagram type. Prerequisites: Experiencing the Narrative Enneagram #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #enneagram #narrativeenneagram #growth #transformation

NEXT THURSDAY, March 20: Join us for our Third Thursday Community Gathering to learn how guest panelists representing the Body Center – Enneagram Types 1, 8 and 9 – engage the Enneagram to support their relationships and build stronger bonds. Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gifyyMs4 During the 75-minute gathering on Zoom with co-hosts Peter O’Hanrahan and Evangeline Welch, representatives from the Body Center will share how the Enneagram helps them create healthier relationships with their loved ones and co-workers. Learn how they show up in connection with others and the gifts and challenges of their type structure in relationships. A free benefit to all Narrative Enneagram members, our monthly community gatherings offer a meaningful experience of learning and practice, breakout sessions, and engaging conversations. Nonmembers may pay $25 to attend a single gathering, or become a member for $75 to attend all year and enjoy other member benefits. Please note that the March gathering will start at 4 pm Pacific and is scheduled to run 15 minutes longer than our typical gatherings to allow enough time for a grounding exercise, panel interviews, breakout sessions and group sharing. #enneagram1 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #enneagram #narrativeenneagram #body #relationships #community

“Memory is a resource for facing the future; it’s equipment for imagining, planning, preparing…We cannot know the future, but remembering the past with care and accuracy equips us to navigate it.” –Rebecca Solnit #quote #quoteoftheday #memory #resources #future #imagination #creativity #enneagram #narrativeenneagram #tuesdaythoughts