Posted by Amanda on February 24, 1999 at 13:20:52:
In Reply to: Individuation and type posted by Brian C. on February 24, 1999 at 12:38:16:
> Hi, Tal's response seemed very insightful and clear. I wanted to offer
> the thought that self-typing is a process, not an event. Asking questions is
> a beginning, finding answers that are authentic with 'self' is individuation.
> Individuation is a life long process, but clarity about one's feelings,
> values, attitudes, needs, wants, etc. emerge (and change.) In a nut shell,
> all of us are complex, interesting, dynamic beings. Sorting out the pieces
> we are most intimately associated with occurs at different stages of life.
> We all have our own time table. Some Enneatypes have more diffuse boundaries
> than others. Some are more susceptible to introjects than others. Some
> repress, deny, deceive, project, avoid, etc. Sorting things out is a personal
> journey. With it comes personal payoff. Sometimes the MBTI helps slice
> factors from another perspective. Combined, the Enneagram and the MBTI provide
> a lot of information for self-observation. Not all people want that though.
> Books and tests help, but I personally advocate live human interaction with
> others in a workshop. Assuming various levels of skill and leadership, one
> can get meaningful feedback and experience. (Oral tradition)
(at the risk of being repetitive)....right on!
Amanda :)