The Enneagram

     One of my favorite things to do is read, learn and discuss personality types. I always loved taking personality tests in magazines as a tween, I loved how it would help me learn about myself and my friends, but in my teens I came across a discipleship program at my church called Healthy Soul. My hubby (best friend at the time) and I decided to check them out. In these classes we were introduced to the Enneagram. It was the most amazing personality system I had ever come across. I learned for the first time that I was a type 4 and my husband a type 9.

      The accuracy of the Enneagram still blows my mind. It has been invaluable. Still to this day when I find myself in a slump, not moving forward or having a hard time I find wisdom to help me up, out and forward. It helps hold me accountable to a higher standard for my personality type. The enneagram has a great system that helps you measure your level of health. 

      In this particular season I find myself going back to it to help me move forward in business. I’m finishing up my classes and I’m about to join my hubby with his business. I’m excited but still face a few mental and emotional challenges. The wisdom in the enneagram system has given me practical and real solutions for my personality type.

      Besides helping me understand myself it’s helped me understand my family members, friends and husband. One of my favorite websites is 9Types. The website is packed full of information and it's been around for over ten years. My favorite part is how they share how to get along with each personality type. It's truly helped me love and see my husband better and taught him how to love and see me.
    How often do relationships end, or stay in a constant state of stress over simple personality differences. When I read about my hubby's personality type I see him in a new light. I all of a sudden understand his point of view and perspective. I see him. I always go back and refresh my memory about his personality type because I know it strengthens our marriage. It strengthens our connections. And most importantly it teaches me how to love him well by showing me what he needs, fears and enjoys. 

"The enneagram does not put you in a box, it liberates you from the box you are in"