I wrote an article recently for a journal about how our Enneagram type affects our relationship to food. As I researched that topic, I came across a surprising bit of information that reminded me of another important topic: how our…
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The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding the patterns of our personality: how we think, feel and act in predictable ways. But if you want to go deeper, to explore how these patterns continue to shape our relationships, Object…
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How is it that two Type Sixes with the same wing can seem so different? Why does your Three friend sometimes go from positive and capable to stressed and overworked? It’s all about the Levels of Development. Let’s explore this…
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At first glance, you might think that Enneagram Types Seven and Four are polar opposites. Sevens love fun and can therefore be perceived as shallow, while Fours are known for being the “deep divers of the psyche” (Riso & Hudson)…
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In our fast-paced, mechanized world, quiet and stillness are not priorities. Self-reflection is not a cultural value. It seems like everything is designed to keep us from doing the very thing we need to do to walk in peace and…
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Any time something gets popular, there’s a tendency for all kinds of half-truths, myths and incorrect information to get attached to it. That’s certainly the case with the Enneagram. Don’t get me wrong; I’m stoked that many more people know…
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Where does personality come from? Is it hard-wired in the brain? Can modern science help us understand what’s going on in our heads? Saleh Vallander, MD, has written a fascinating book to discuss these questions: The Enneagram, the Myers-Briggs and…
Read MoreI was taking a walk recently when I realized that my two favorite poems have a connection, and I realized that they are my favorites because they echo what’s most important to me (second to Jesus, of course). And, I…
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Is there a correlation between Enneagram type and neurobiology? Saleh Vallander makes a compelling case in The Neurobiology of the Enneagram. Vallander is a medical doctor who teaches the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs models of personality. This is the first of…
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I like EQ, so I was thrilled to come across a book that combined it with my first love. It’s called The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence, by Scott Allender.
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Quick Start Guide to Centering Prayer
This short guide gives you the essentials for learning to be still and quiet before God so you can hear his voice and feel his love in a deeper way.
