Site Introduction
Why I created this site
As I studied the Enneagram and did my own inner work, I experienced that just recognizing one's own patterns can change one's life. I created this site because I wanted to pass on the insights and interpretations I gained in the process to others. Rather than being a professional counselor, I am organizing how the Enneagram works in real life based on my own study and application experience.
Operator introduction
I am Enneagram type 9. I began studying through consultations, workshops, and studies under the guidance of an Enneagram expert, and I continued to spend time observing my own patterns while doing inner work.
Before counseling, even though I was pursuing comfort, I always felt uneasy, and my life went by in a dry manner, unable to feel my emotions and thoughts. The change began when I learned through the Enneagram that it was number 9 sloth — a state of taking a step back from life. As I began to feel and express my emotions, I gained a sense of self-sufficiency, and as I accepted more things, I experienced an expansion of my world.
The type explanations and blog posts on this site are written based on this first-hand experience and study. For number 9, we will organize it based on directly experienced observations, and for other types, we will organize it based on theory and reference materials.
References
This is mainly reference material for content creation.
- Don Richard Risso and Russ Hudson, 『The Wisdom of the Enneagram』 — Basic framework for explanation of development levels and lower instincts by type
- By Rupert Spira — A spiritual perspective on the nature of consciousness and awareness
- Written by Eckhart Tolle — A practical approach to observation of presence and ego
- Workshop, study, and counseling experience under the guidance of an Enneagram expert
How much of each type of explanation is general theory and how much is personal interpretation is provided on the Content Verification Method page.
To our readers
The Enneagram is not a tool to classify people, but a tool to recognize repetitive patterns within oneself. When you understand your patterns, you can make choices in the moments where you automatically reacted, and those small changes can change your relationships and daily life. I hope this site helps you with that first step.
Content Principles
All type descriptions are written from a growth perspective, not from a stigma or assumption. In particular, each type is organized into unhealthy, healthy, and spiritual growth flows so that you can check your current status and find direction.
Notices
This site content is for general information for self-understanding and is not a substitute for medical, psychotherapeutic, legal, or financial advice. If psychological difficulties persist, help from a professional counseling agency is recommended.
Editing/Verification Transparency
Content is checked based on editorial principles and verification checklist. When an error report is received, it is fact-checked and corrected according to priority, and the update date is recorded on major pages.