Re: Back to hell

Posted by Perciever on October 26, 1998 at 11:42:25:

In Reply to: Re: Back to hell posted by Dave on October 26, 1998 at 11:14:09:

: 6's are afraid of criticism and condemnation. For 6 it's because they fear that there is a destructive punishment from the outside world or forces or their superego (ie. whoever's in charge) as a result of it.

> Analytically speaking, 6's are afraid of condemnation only as it relates to anxiety. If they are really dependant on someone they will really fear punishment because it will open the whole anxiety-decision mess. Mature sixes would
>fear critism for doing something because it is hypocritical or hurtful to others.

: 1's aren't afraid as much of criticism and condemnation from others as they are from it coming from their own inner critic, inner standard, or inner parent. 1's anxiety stem from their demands upon themselves, that mistakes leads them to punish themselves as it is contrary to their self-image and superego.

>Yes, however where did that strict superego come from? It came from the father figure. Although ones are very self critical, they are also sensitive to critism from others.

>Of course these are basic characteristics specific to type.

> I absolutely disagree with people who try and typecast enneagram types into the social strata. (3's & 7's at the top, 9's & 6's at the bottom). A persons
>lot in life is relative to their inborn intellgence, family background and other factors independant of type.

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