Sometimes it seems like only time that people can be truly happy is when someone is in love with them. It can be easy to live your life simply waiting for “the one” to come along. But do you want to live your life in a holding pattern? Why not choose to feel deeply loved anytime you like. This powerful guided meditation employs the tools of neurolinguistic programming to allow you to enjoy the feeling of being loved and cared for any time that you like.
Fives drive us forward with their sharp minds capable of great problem solving and insight. They can be very drawn towards science and math while others are attracted to art. No matter where their interest lies, you will find them thinking of new ways to innovate and explore. I think of them as intellectual explorers diving deep into a particular area or two and becoming Experts. (In contrast to Sevens, who cover more breadth than depth.)
You might be a Five if most of the following statements describe you:
Fours are the artists of the world bringing a highly personal approach that can be as easily at home with joy as it is with despair. They live to experience themselves deeply and long for others to see them for who they really are. They are often known as Romantics.
Threes are the task masters of the world. Give them a job and they will complete it with a singleminded focus. They are people for whom the Nike slogan, “Just do it!” comes second nature. They are often referred to as the Achievers.
Twos are the heart of the Enneagram, connecting deeply with other people, seeing their needs and working hard to help others. They remind me of the Good Samaratin who went out of his way to help a stranger on the road with no regard for the consequences. They are most often referred to as the Helper.
Ones might be described as the moral compass of the enneagram and have been called the Reformers by Riso and Hudson. They have a very strong desire to improve themselves and the world around them and they are willing to do the work that it requires.
Whether you are seeking to make a big change in your life or a small one, the Enneagram can provide a powerful tool for assisting you in this effort. In part, this happens as we realize that there are other people just like us. We don’t have to think that we are the only one like us out there. And in the process, it can help us to understand the differences in other people around us. In the end, we come to see clearly that change happens in different ways for people depending on the deep patterns that have formed throughout our lives. Change is much easier when we work with these patterns rather than trying to butt heads with them. Continue reading Using the Enneagram as a Guide to Wellness (Part 2) →
There are so many books and articles that pretend that they can offer you the one path to creating change in your life. They tend to offer a series of steps that all too often seem to be out of step with who you are. The Enneagram provides a powerful tool for creating a path that grows out of your own uniqueness.
It’s no secret that unemployment can be depressing. For many, the initial news can be followed by days of laying on the couch eating cheetos and watching TV. Perhaps you just can’t believe that you no longer have somewhere to go in the morning. And the idea of putting in the energy to get another job sounds overwhelming. characterized by numbness, disbelief and even lethargy. While for most people this period is a pretty natural response to loss, you can take one of the many online depression tests or seek help from a qualified mental health counselor if you feel like it is seriously disrupting your life. For those who are experiencing mild depression, this article offers some tips on how to move forward. Continue reading Overcoming Unemployment Depression – 5 Strategies to Re – Energize Your Job Search →
