Re: Hell by type (example of a 6)


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Posted by Ilmar on October 23, 1998 at 11:39:25:

In Reply to: Hell by type (example of a 6) posted by Dave on October 22, 1998 at 20:28:59:

: Has anyone else come across what would be the equivalent of a living hell or deep dilemma
: for any other type?

I would think that all types, when unhealthy, are caught in a similar trap. Ones and Fours
are obvious. Twos and Threes who act on their compulsions to seek love drive it away by the
actions they take to find it. Nines never find what they want and become resentful about it
(but also think that it doesn't matter what they want so become less motivated to find it).
Eights ditto, except that they also throw themselves into so many challenges that they never
get to rest and everyone starts trying to stop them. (Also, when guilt gets to an Eight it's
apparently terrible.)
Sevens become so worried about being trapped by each experience that they never hang around
for long enough to enjoy anything.
Fives cut down their needs so much that they have no energy to defend them so they cut them
down further. They're afraid of emotions so emotions don't work out, so they become more
afraid.

Ilmar



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