why do you do what you do?
The word Enneagram comes from the Greek: Ennea, meaning "nine," and Gramma meaning "drawn or written."
The Enneagram System is a personality typing system that describes archetypal patterns in how people interpret the world, manage their emotions, and motivate their behaviour. The system describes nine personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to themselves and to one another.
Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom. - Aristotle
Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God.
Our wisdom, insofar as it ought to be deemed true and solid wisdom,
consists almost entirely of two parts:
the knowledge of God and of ourselves.
But as these are connected by many ties, it is not easy to determine
which of the two precedes and gives birth to the other.
- John Calvin
Our wisdom, insofar as it ought to be deemed true and solid wisdom,
consists almost entirely of two parts:
the knowledge of God and of ourselves.
But as these are connected by many ties, it is not easy to determine
which of the two precedes and gives birth to the other.
- John Calvin
understanding your type
Learning about all the Enneagram types and receiving 1:1 coaching are some of the best ways to determine your own type, which will, in turn, help you better understand your True Self, how you are showing up in the world, and why you interact with others the way you do. Since the Enneagram deals with underlying motivations more than surface behaviours, online tests tend to be only about 50-60% accurate. However, an online test can be a good way to dip your toe in the water and begin your journey. Here are some ways to learn more...
