Posted by Tiggy - too tired to reference. on July 02, 2000 at 22:24:36:
In Reply to: The Enneagram: A Journey of Self Discovery p.109 posted by Brian C. on July 02, 2000 at 16:37:30:
: Until insight is gained, we accept a false sense of reality and believe
: Our predominant fault to be a virtue. The Enneagram helps us to recognize
: our fixation and provide more choice. The fault is now a well-honed skill
: that can be used in positive, beneficial way, no longer as a vice, but as
: a real virtue.
: Many people object to the subjective, religious aspect of the above and
: approach the subject differently. The names given types by various authors
: involve descriptors of the chief attributes: Reformer/Achiever, Helper,
: Succeeder/Achiever, Individualist/Artist, etc. capture nature of "redeemed"
: types. Naranjo uses names that accent the pathology (happiness through
: masochism, the persecuted persecutor.))
: Perhaps, the word "constantly" caught your interest. That is a matter of
: opinion and placement of attention (IMO.) What we see is often what we get.
: I do see transforming potential in the Enneagram. I do not equate that with
: a religious experience. I am not trying to be better, just less fixated.
: In my case, it is because I am more comfortable and less conflicted. I am
: still a nine though. I hope I am less entrapped.