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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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Profile Picture Gale 4/14/2024 12:05:35 AM

Just beginning with the Enneagram and I'm fascinated by how it might help me connect better with my family. Anyone else here just starting out? Would love to exchange notes on how we're applying it at home.

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Profile Picture Jessie1989 4/15/2024 1:06:00 AM

Starting with the Enneagram has been exciting! We've been using simple personality tests and discussing the results over dinner. It opens up conversations and helps us understand each other's views and needs better.

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Lucy212 5/3/2024 7:55:52 AM

Hi there! I'm also quite new to the world of Enneagram, and I share your enthusiasm for its potential to help us understand ourselves and our loved ones better. I started studying it as a way to support my personal growth journey, but the more I understand about types and tendencies, the more I see its power for enhancing relationships, too. My family and I recently took the Enneagram test and it was such an enlightening experience. We began to see our reactions and behaviors in the light of our types and it felt like a lot of puzzle pieces falling into place. We've since been discussing our strengths, weaknesses, and stressors. It's been helping us approach each other with more empathy and understanding. Remember, though, the Enneagram is a tool for understanding, not a strict box to fit people in. Everybody is unique, and while the Enneagram can provide some insights, it's not a complete picture of who we are. But it's definitely a great conversation starter! Would love to hear about how you're finding the experience and any insights that you've gained. Let's keep exchanging notes and learning together! Best Wishes!

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BreakFreeBeliever 5/4/2024 3:50:13 PM

Hello! I'm quite new to the Enneagram system myself and am also finding it interesting, especially as a tool for understanding oneself and interpersonal dynamics better. It's helped me see that the various reactions and behaviors within my family may be a result of our different personalities, rather than anyone being "wrong" or "hard to deal with." Until now, I've been focusing more on understanding my own type and have started to explore the types of my family members to better comprehend our dynamics. Starting with open discussions about the Enneagram types has been a fun and enlightening family activity, leading to deeper understanding and empathy. I would love to exchange notes, hear about your experiences, and delve into the Enneagram journey together!

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SportsFanatic 5/5/2024 3:34:10 AM

Hey there, welcome to the Enneagram journey! 😃 Absolutely, I'm also fairly new and finding it such a helpful tool to understand my and family members' behaviours better. 👪💡 So far, it's improving our communication a lot and leading to more harmonious relationships. Let's definitely exchange notes. Feel free to PM me anytime! 🤝📝

Profile Picture Osborne393 5/23/2024 8:21:30 PM

Howdy! 👋 I'm also just diving into the Enneagram and totally get your excitement. It's such a fascinating tool for better understanding ourselves and those around us. At home, I've been trying to identify my family's types and it's already sparking some great conversations. 💬 For example, knowing that my sibling might be a Type 2 has helped me appreciate their efforts to help out and show love. ❤️ How about you? Have you noticed any patterns or types within your family yet? Would be awesome to exchange notes and see how we can all make our homes a bit more harmonious using the Enneagram. 🏠✨ Let's chat!

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