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Look what Amy found!

Look what Amy found!


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Posted by Tiggy on October 19, 1999 at 14:54:03:

Amy found these lovely-jubbly things for me. I thought everyone should take a look at them. She has put a link under Children's Books to the page that has them all. I thought they might also help those people who are unsure of their Type. I could certainly relate much more to the affirmations for Type Four than to the others. To demonstrate this, and show that there is overlap, I have marked the ones I relate to with a hash mark - sometimes only part of an affirmation. Well done, Amy! Thanks.

Personality Type Four: The Artist
The Sensitive, Withdrawn Type

I now release...

turning my anger and aggressions against myself. #
all self-hatred # (possibly) and self-contempt.
all feelings of hopelessness and despair. # (possibly)
all self-sabotaging thoughts and actions. #
feeling that I am inadequate and defective. #
the fear that I am unimportant and undesirable. #
feeling shameful and misunderstood by others. #
being distraught, fatigued, and inhibited. #
feeling that people always let me down. #
all unrealistic expectations of myself and others. #
all claims of needing to be treated differently. #
all self-indulgence in my emotions and behavior. #
all self-doubt and emotional vulnerability. #
wanting to protect myself by withdrawing from others.
all wasteful fantasies and romantic longings. #
dwelling on the past to prolong my feelings.

I now affirm...

that I am not defined by my feelings.
that only the feelings I act on express who I am.
that I open myself up to people and the world.
that I use all of my experiences to grow.
the goodness of my life, my friends, and myself.
that I love myself and treat myself gently.
that I am free of the damage of my past.
that I am transforming my life into something higher.
that I am bringing something good and beautiful into the world.

Personality Type Five: The Thinker
The Intellectual, Analytic Type

I now release...

all fearfulness of the world around me.
all feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness.
my fear of being violated or overwhelmed by others.
my dark and destructive fantasies.
isolating myself by rejecting others.
believing that no one can be depended on.
desiring to antagonize others and ruin their peace of mind.
being cynical and contemptuous of the normalcy of others.
fearing that others will exploit me.
feeling that I am a misfit in life. #
being secretive and hiding from people.
postponing my emotional needs.
neglecting my physical health and appearance. # (possibly)
the agitation and restlessness of my mind. #
feeling that I always need to know more before I do anything. #
avoiding my life by escaping into my mind.

I now affirm...

that I am secure and grounded in the reality of my own life.
the strength and wonder of my body.
the value of my inventiveness and sense of humor.
that I accept uncertainty and abiguity.
that my life and struggles are meaningful and rewarding.
that I have faith in the future and in human beings.
that I reach out to others confidently as an equal.
that I find serenity in being compassionate toward others.
that I support others from the fullness of my heart.

Personality Type Six: The Loyalist
The Committed, Traditionalistic Type

I now release...

my fear of being abandoned and alone. #
my self-defeating, # self-punishing tendencies.
all feelings of dread about the future.
feeling persecuted # (possibly), trapped, and desperate.
overreacting and exaggerating my problems.
taking out my fears and anxieties on others.
being suspicious of others and thinking the worst of them.
feeling inferior and incapable of functioning on my own.
feeling cowardly and unsure of myself.
acting "tough" to disguise my insecurities.
my fear and dislike of those who are different from me.
blaming others for my own problems and mistakes.
being evasive and defensive with those who need me.
my tendency to be negative and complaining.
my fear of taking responsibility for my mistakes.
looking to others to make me feel secure. #

I now affirm...

that I am independent and capable.
that I can keep my own identity in groups and in relationships.
that I have faith in myself, my talents, and my future.
that I meet difficulties with calmness and confidence.
that I am secure and able to make the best of whatever comes my way.
the kinship I have with every human being.
that I am understanding and generous to all who need me.
that I act courageously in all circumstances.
that I find true authority within me.


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