Like fish, we swim in the “waters” of Self, but are usually completely oblivious to what “water” actually is. Of course we don’t normally think about these utterances as a “Self” talking through us, because it (we) are always just sort of here in the conscious experience of “I”, of Self, with its particular filter on the world always present. I find this painful to think about or deal with. Whenever we express a thought, or belief, or opinion about our lives and our struggles, it is usually the Self (an “I”) that is doing the talking for us: One way to think about the Self is that it might work as a kind of Lens or “Operating System” through which our psyche (?) mind (?) “life force” (?) or “soul” (?) flows. Perhaps you’ve landed on this page because you’ve done an Online Enneagram Personality Test which has given you a Two as your main personality type, and now you’re scratching your head wondering what this means in terms of your self-development or therapy journey.Īre personality types no more than just a description of different traits – like a star sign? Or can a deeper understanding of our personality structure, or “self”, and the way it works at a psychological level, help us to play the game of life with a little bit more grace, and less suffering? (*gasp!*) This practice of humility brings a healing balance to the important relationships in the 2’s life.Hello. They need to get in touch with their own needs and turn that amazing nurturing energy on themselves for a little while, or better yet, allow someone else to help them and meet their needs for a change. Their WorkĢ’s work lies in self-inquiry and self-examination. In average or unhealthy ranges, they engage in “give-to-get” kinds of helping and end up frustrated that others aren’t holding up their end of the deal, causing rifts in the relationships 2’s value most. 2’s can lose themselves reaching towards others and even “help themselves to death”. They can also experience an inflated or deflated senes of self-worth depending on their external approval rating. This leads to an experience of pride, assuming because they don’t see any of their needs they must not have them. With their focus firmly on other people, 2’s often miss out on what they feel/need/want themselves. Naturally caring and empathetic, 2’s energy is warm and inviting and they bring a positive feeling wherever they go. They use this skill to try and earn the love and acceptance they crave. 2’s works tirelessly to support those they love and often know what others need before they do. They have an ability to sense the needs and feelings of others and work to meet those needs and tend to those feelings. What They SeeĢ’s are deeply relational, their attention is always focused on how to make their relationships work and work better. Their attention is habitually focused on other people, and often this causes them to lose sight of themselves and their own needs. They deal mostly with shame and work to overcome it by becoming helpful and endearing themselves to others. They are warm and affectionate and are keenly aware of the needs of others. 2’s are driven by the need to be helpful or even indispensable.
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