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Re: You're so much like me
Re: You're so much like me
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Posted by synewton on August 13, 2000 at 11:16:41:
In Reply to: Re: You're so much like me posted by Zen Cowgirl on August 13, 2000 at 02:24:31:
Hi Cory and Zen Cowgirl, I just love those moments when you read someone elses words
and realize that someone gets it. Yahoo!! When I was young
(I'm 39 now) I acted like a 5 and was rewarded for being
a 5. But as I grew up and got away from the strong influence of
my mother, I really craved intimate connection and was
overwhelmed by all the emotions that whelmed up inside me.
It was about that time that I discovered the enneagram and
identified with such 4ish traits as - melancholy moods, searching for
my one true self, my ability to be there for my friends in time
of crisis. I can, however, be very reserved and during
times of my own crises I retreat within and guard my privacy with
a vengeance. If you asked my friends what type I was
I'm sure that they would all say 5. But to be honest with you
I suspect that I'd rather imagine myself a 4 because I find that
more appealing (not sure what word adequately descirbes what I'm
thinking). Though being 5ish comes nature to me it was
also something that I was a little forced into doing growing up
and I don't know if I do it because it is who I am or if
it is what I know. At any rate, I appreciate the opportunity to
discuss the possibilities on this board.
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