Posted by Hal on June 28, 2000 at 16:13:36:
In Reply to: But that's my point.... posted by Amanda :) on June 28, 2000 at 11:34:19:
: Hey Ev :)
: You said:
: : I would think that exercise isn't much of a 4 thing though. It'll be interesting to see the replies of others to see how they feel.
: I couldn't agree more - but that's the point. I suspect that 4's don't have a natural affinity with exercise and herin may lie one of the barriers to better emotional health - along with the physical attributes.
: But, then again - I could be way off the mark here....
: smiles
: Amanda :)
I've heard Enneagram authors quoted as saying that exercise is very good for the emotional and spiritual growth of 4's because it gets them in touch with their bodies, which they tend to be out of touch with. I had never considered there to be anything "anti-4" about exercise, but maybe that's just because I've been doing it so long. I could imagine 4's using fitness and competition as a way to stand out and be different as well--how many people are in truly outstanding shape? Maybe 4's tend to perceive the physical as being too crude or something.
- Hal -