Enneagram Conference

I have been in Assisi attending the Enneagram Conference led by Richard Rohr.  The Enneagram is a widely used tool to identify peoples primary personality type and how they interact with the world and people around them.  I first took the Enneagram Assessment when I was in the final stages (called the Capstone) of the Princeton Theological Seminary Youth Ministry Certificate Program. 

The results of the test showed that I was a three.  I have since confirmed that on a couple of occasions by taking different versions of the Enneagram test.  I don't know why I have retaken it because the description of a three fits me perfect.  Type Three is adaptive, excelling, driven, and image-conscious.  Threes lead people and organizations.  Threes are Achievers, Performers, Status Seekers.  Threes tend to be especially adaptable and changeable. Some walk the world with confidence and authenticity; others wear a series of public masks, acting in ways they think will bring them approval but losing track of their true self. Threes are motivated by the need to succeed and also to be seen as successful.

Ok, so there it is.  Only that is just scratching the surface.  This is very insightful stuff designed to help us mature and grow in being the person God made us to be.  It is also very interesting in light of the StrengthFinders stuff I just went through which shows me as Input, Achiever, Ideation, Intellection and Maximizer.  All this is a lot to think about especially as I examine how God wants me to proceed with the second half of my life.

Comments

[riddle]

good stuff.
I'm a 7 with an 8 wing.

[Wes]

...pray for my envy! :-)

...glad you are there

...tell Richard I'm eager to hear him here in Denver on August 2

...and give a nod of gratitude to Francis for me