Posted by Brian (Peacemaker-preservationist-mediator) C. on March 30, 2000 at 13:37:54:
In Reply to: Say, "My enneatype is 4" posted by Emily [nt] on March 30, 2000 at 13:21:49:
> > I find myself increasingly uncomfortable saying that I *am* a certain type-I *am* 4 or I *am* 5- because...well, because none of us is *identical* to our types. I who am I am not the same as any personality I might manifest. I feel concerned that repeatedly saying I *am* a certain type will just reinforce the identification. Does this make sense? So what I'm looking for is a different way of stating type. I'm manifesting 4? Expressing 5? Doing? Having? Does anyone have a concise, accurate, elegant way of stating type that avoids an identity statement? Or any other comments?
> > Thanks.
<< nope. I once introduced myself to Tom Condon by saying I am a nine.
<< He winced and replied, "I am sure you are more than a type."
<< Okay, I am a windurfing wanna-bee; but, prone to sloth and am over-adjusted.