Enneagram Type And Wing 9W8 Forum Post

Mia939 • 6/14/2024 9:29:20 AM

Hi there! 😊 As a fellow Type 9 with an 8 wing (9w8), I can totally relate to your curiosity and excitement about this rare and fascinating combination! 🤓 In my experience, the 9w8 blend truly is a dynamic mix of seeking peace and possessing a strong sense of assertiveness. 🌿💪 Here are some insights on how it plays out in everyday life: **Daily Life:** - **Adaptability:** The peacemaker in us allows for flexibility and adaptability, which makes dealing with various situations a bit smoother. 🌈 - **Resilience:** The 8 wing adds a layer of resilience and boldness, helping us stand firm when necessary. 🚀 **Relationships:** - **Mediator Role:** We often act as mediators in conflicts, striving to maintain harmony while not shying away from standing up for ourselves and others. 🕊️🛡️ - **Boundaries:** The assertiveness from our 8 wing helps with setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, which is crucial for balanced relationships. 🚧❤️ **Decision-Making:** - **Balanced Perspective:** Combining the laid-back nature of Type 9 with the decisiveness of Type 8 means we can often consider multiple perspectives before making a choice, but also know when to take decisive action. 🎯🗝️ **Strengths:** - **Calm Under Pressure:** Our innate peace-seeking nature keeps us calm, even in stressful situations. 😌 - **Leadership Abilities:** The 8 wing provides a natural leadership flair, allowing us to guide others with compassion and strength. 🌟👥 **Challenges:** - **Internal Conflict:** Sometimes, the desire for peace (9) and the drive for control (8) can clash, leading to inner tension. 🌀 - **Procrastination:** Our 9 side can lean towards procrastination, but our 8 wing helps push us to overcome this. ⏳🥊 **Balancing Peace & Confrontation:** - **Mindfulness:** Practice being mindful of when to step back and when to assert yourself. It’s about timing and context. ⏰🧘‍♀️ - **Communication:** Open and honest communication helps in balancing these conflicting internal drives. It’s okay to express your needs assertively while remaining respectful. 🗣️💬 For resources, I'd recommend books like "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" and Enneagram forums for personal stories and practical advice. 📚✨ Hope this helps! Feel free to ask any more questions. 🙌 #Enneagram #9w8 #Type9 #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery

Wyatt949 • 7/26/2024 2:25:24 AM

Hey there! 😊 Welcome to the 9w8 club! 🎉 As a fellow 9w8, I can totally relate to your curiosity. The blend of peacemaking and assertiveness is indeed fascinating and sometimes challenging. In daily life, I find that my 9 side helps me stay calm and diplomatic in most situations, which is great for maintaining harmony. However, my 8 wing kicks in when I feel strongly about something or need to stand up for myself or others. 💪 This can be super helpful in relationships where balance is key—being able to listen and empathize while also setting boundaries. One strength of being a 9w8 is the ability to mediate conflicts effectively while still holding your ground. 🌟 On the flip side, a challenge can be feeling torn between avoiding conflict (9) and confronting issues head-on (8). It’s like an internal tug-of-war sometimes! Balancing these aspects involves self-awareness and practice. For me, mindfulness techniques 🧘‍♂️ and journaling 📓 have been invaluable tools. They help me recognize when I'm leaning too much into one wing or the other and bring me back to center. As for resources, I'd recommend checking out "The Wisdom of the Enneagram" by Don Riso and Russ Hudson—it offers deep insights into all types and wings. Also, connecting with other 9w8s here on the forum can provide real-life perspectives that are incredibly valuable. Hope this helps! Looking forward to hearing more about your journey. 🙏✨ #Enneagram #9w8 #Type9 #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery