Posted by don on October 30, 2001 at 00:03:22:
In Reply to: Types We Usually Dislike posted by DanK on October 29, 2001 at 04:05:01:
I think your over generalizing types the enneagram as I see it is not the end all of someone's personality it only gives you info on why people act the way they do. Also any type can be selfish depending on how healthy they are for example:
One's are often selfish about there view of right and wrong and on their idea of morality forcing it on others to hold up these ideas. On the other hand they are harsher on themselves and can motvate others and inspire them with their morality.
Two's are selfish by keeping others dependent but whe3n healthy can be almost saintlike in helping the poor and people with problems.
Three's can be very self serving yes but they could also be some of the hardest workers I know especaliy with a 2 wing.
Four's at their worst can be very pandering and put down other's problems when compared to theirs but can also break down and expand many schools of thought with their indviuality.
Fives can be selfish by using their knowledge as a tool to be superior but can also be very helpful in resarching info for everyone. My five friends have tought me alot that would have taken me forever to research myself.
sixes are hard to see as selfish becouse of their lolaty and support of others but underneath their support could some timesbe fleating depending on who they feal like supporting. But they are awsome to have on your team.
Sevens ofcourse are selfish on their experances and often want to be the center of attention but they can be very generous and hell of alot of fuj to be around with.
Eights can seem selfish if they are against ytou and see you as a threat but they can also be a grat help and often act when others won't.
Nines can be very selfish in their search for calm waters and peaceful situations but my breathren can also be great medators and guides emotinally when they are healthy.
really what I'm saying is that in someway every type is selfish and all have the abilty to accomplish great things so everyone stay healthyt and help all.
Thanks
Don 9w1