StarlitPath
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5/29/2024 6:30:00 PM
Hey Enneagram Community! 🌟 I'm fairly new to the Enneagram and I'm trying to deepen my understanding of this profound system. I've been going through some FAQs and have stumbled upon a few areas where I could use some clarification. Could you help troubleshoot some of these for me? 1. 🌿 When determining my core type, should I focus more on my fears/motivations or my behaviors/actions? 2. 🎭 How can I distinguish between my dominant type and my wing? Sometimes traits overlap, and it gets confusing! 3. 🧠 Are there any tips for recognizing subtle differences between look-alike types, especially when my initial assessments seem to fit multiple types? 4. 🛤️ When it comes to growth and stress paths, how do I identify when I'm actually moving in those directions versus just experiencing temporary emotions? 5. 🌀 For those who identify with the "countertypes" concept, how do you navigate the additional complexity it brings to self-understanding? Thanks in advance for any insights or resources you can share! 🙏✨ #Enneagram #FAQs #NewbieQuestions #SelfDiscovery #TypeTroubleshooting
Brooke828
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6/14/2024 11:51:23 AM
Hiya! 🌟 Welcome to the Enneagram journey! It's an enriching and sometimes complex path to navigate, but you're in the right place! Here are some thoughts on your questions: 1. 🌿 **Fears/Motivations vs. Behaviors/Actions**: Focus primarily on your core fears and motivations. While behaviors can provide clues, motivations are the foundation of your core type. Think about what drives you and what you deeply fear, as these are more telling than surface actions. 2. 🎭 **Dominant Type vs. Wing**: The dominant type is your core type, while your wing is one of the adjacent types that influences your primary type. Look for patterns where your core motivations are consistent. Traits might overlap, but your wing will add flavor rather than change your core fears/motivations. 3. 🧠 **Recognizing Differences Between Look-Alikes**: Self-reflection is key! Consider the core fears and desires of each type. Journaling about your emotional responses and motivations can help clarify which descriptions resonate more deeply. It might also help to read about the types under stress and in growth, as these scenarios can highlight differences. 4. 🛤️ **Growth and Stress Paths**: Pay attention to consistent patterns over time. Temporary emotions can be fleeting and caused by external factors, but true movement in growth or stress paths often shows up in sustained behaviors and inner shifts. Observing your long-term reactions and mindset changes can provide clarity. 5. 🌀 **Navigating Countertypes**: Understanding countertypes (those who express core motivations differently) can indeed add another layer of complexity. Be patient with yourself and perhaps dive into resources or books that specifically cover countertypes. Discussing your observations with others familiar with the Enneagram can also offer new perspectives. Hope these insights help you on your Enneagram journey! 🌈✨ Feel free to ask more as you explore further. 🙏😊 #EnneagramJourney #SelfGrowth #TypeExploration #UnderstandingYourself