“I am a 4 on the Enneagram and an Associate in Marriage and Family Therapy in California. I have been fascinated with the Enneagram for years, but felt as if I hit a plateau in my discovery. Thank your doing this podcast. I still have a lot to listen to.... but so quickly, many of the questions I have been seeking answers to have been provided (and more).
Briefly sharing one of the most impactful thoughts for me: “We all need both our stress and security numbers. Without my stress number I would not have the energy to do what I love to do.”
As a 4 therapist I have struggled with letting my 2 space into the therapy room. I have criticized myself for being the helper or wanting patients to like me. This revelation of needing my stress number is huge. It is so true that in 4 space and 1 space, I would not have the energy to continue being a therapist week after week. I need the 2, the desire to help others, to keep me doing what I love. Sure I need to watch my reasoning for which intervention or feedback I give (ex. Doing something because they might like me vs. doing it because it is what they need), but I want to stop criticizing myself for moving towards 2.... because that is still part of accepting myself as a 4.
Thank you for all that you do! Both of you have been inspirations in your journeys, in sharing your journeys, and walking along side others in their journeys. I hope one day I can be where you are.
Blessings,
Clara”
cmyers1192 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/18