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A Day In the Life of an Enneagram 9: Phil D.
I'm going to periodically be doing a new blog series where I will interview someone about their experiences with the Enneagram. The goal is to help paint a picture about what it is like to ...
Check Your Ego At The Door
Ego is a complicated thing. From a psychological perspective, our ego is the part of us that is concerned with self-esteem or self-importance. Our ego tries to argue that we are good, competent, well-liked, and ...
Rediscovering Lent
I never used to like lent. I didn’t like the idea of giving up something random like coffee or TV in order to try to bring me closer to God. I had a bad attitude ...
Listen To Your Body
One of the people I follow on Twitter posted the following question the other day: “It’s really difficult for me (even when I’m feeling good, like today) to eat anything in the morning. I am ...
Don’t Hesitate to Use “Tricks”
Have you ever had the experience where you were trying to remember something important, but then it just slipped your mind? The reality is our lives are complicated, and we have to keep track of ...
The Core Struggles of Each Enneagram Type
Sometimes people struggle to discover their Enneagram number. When this happens, one thing that can be helpful is to look at the core struggles for each type. Sometimes we are more in tune with our ...
Lose Weight by Eating Slowly
This post is about a simple intervention that can help you lose weight and improve your health, without any major changes in your diet or exercise habits. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s important to eat ...
3 Lessons from the Rajneeshees
My wife and I just finished watching a fascinating documentary called “Wild, Wild Country.” It follows the story of a cult called the Rajneeshees, who travel from India and settle in Antelope, Oregon, where they ...
The Enneagram and The Limits of the Golden Rule
We probably have all heard of the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” You were probably taught this deep truth about morality at a young age. It’s foundational ...
