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  And . . . Enneagram The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Music Feeling blue, or depressed is something we tend to avoid at all cost. However, it can be a very wise guide, the bearer of healing and growth. It tends to reveal those times and places where we are off track in our search for ourselves. As Birdtalker sings: But you wipe clean All of these illusions that ain't me Peace, you told me, I'm only here to reveal Where you've been stuck and where you're going if you're lookin' to heal But you've gotta drop these vain addictions and hang on to what's real In essence the message of the Enneagram.  “Ask, and you will receive;  seek, and you will find;  knock, and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks will receive,  and anyone who seeks will find,  and the door will be opened to those who knock.”                                     ...

  En . . . Enneagram Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Musiek Neerslagtigheid, of 'n doodse gevoel is iets wat ons so vêr as moontlik probeer vermy. Dit kan egter ook 'n wyse leermeester wees en juis genesing bring, omdat dit dikwels uitwys wanneer ons op verkeerde plekke na onsself soek. Soos Birdtalker sing: But you wipe clean All of these illusions that ain't me Peace, you told me, I'm only here to reveal Where you've been stuck and where you're going if you're lookin' to heal But you've gotta drop these vain addictions and hang on to what's real Dis juis die Enneagram se boodskap.  “Vra, en vir julle sal gegee word; soek, en julle sal kry; klop, en vir julle sal oopgemaak word, want elkeen wat vra, ontvang; en elkeen wat soek, kry; en vir elkeen wat klop, sal oopgemaak word.”                                                      ‭‭Matt ‭7...

  Enneatype 1 In Person The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation  When we over-identify with the ego and are of the firm belief that our personality is the be-all and end-all, we are living small lives. By becoming aware of our personality's automatic reactions and recurring patterns, we grow into the much vaster true, or God-self. Even though Nelson Mandela probably didn't have the Enneagram in mind when he said the words below, it expresses the underlying principle of the Enneagram superbly.  Music Our love accompanies you on your journey to become you. George & Matilda   

  Enneagram 1 In Lewende Lywe Die Gesprek  Elemente Uit Die Gesprek  Wanneer ons ooridentifiseer met die ego en vas oortuig is dat ons persoonlikheid die een en al is, leef ons klein lewens. Deur bewus te raak van ons persoonlikheid se outomatiese reaksies en herhalende patrone, groei ons in ons veel ruimer ware, of God-self in. Alhoewel Nelson Mandela waarskynlik nie die Enneagram spesifiek in gedagte gehad het toe hy die woorde hieronder gesê het nie, druk dit die onderliggende beginsel van die Enneagram baie goed uit.  Musiek  Ons liefde vergesel jou op jou reis om jy te word. George & Matilda   

  Enneagram 1 Paul "Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss... "                                 Philippians 3:7 The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation   Music May your inner journey bring you to good places. George & Matilda   

  Enneagram 1 Paulus "Maar alles wat vir my wins was, reken ek nou as verlies..."                                        Fil 3:7 Die Gesprek  Elemente Uit Die Gesprek  Musiek  Mag jou binnereis jou by goeie plekke bring. George & Matilda   

  Enneagram 5 In Person The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation  Music  Much love. George & Matilda   

Enneagram 5 In Lewende Lywe Die Gesprek  Elemente Uit Die Gesprek  Musiek  Liefdegroete. George & Matilda   

    Jesus And Enneagram 5 Zacchaeus  "When Jesus got to the tree, he looked up and said: 'Zacchaeus, hurry down. Today is my day to be a guest in your home.'"                                                Luke 19:5 (Message) The Conversation  Elements From The Conversation  Music As always, with love. George & Matilda   

    Jesus En Enneagram 5 Saggeus "Toe Jesus by die plek kom, kyk Hy op en sê vir hom: 'Saggeus, maak gou en klim af, want Ek moet vandag in jou huis oorbly.'"                                                                                                    Luk 19:5                                                    Die Gesprek  Elemente Uit Die Gesprek  Musiek  Soos altyd, met liefde. George & Matilda   

  The Enneagram The Conversation Elements From The Conversation   “Grace transforms our failings full of dread into abundant, endless comfort …  our failings full of shame into a noble, glorious rising … our dying full of sorrow into holy, blissful life. ….  Just as our contrariness here on earth brings us pain, shame and sorrow,  so grace brings us surpassing comfort, glory, and bliss in heaven …  And that shall be a property of blessed love,  that we shall know in God,  which we might never have known without first experiencing woe.” ~ ~ "And God showed me that sin will be no shame, but somehow honor for humanity. . . .  God’s goodness makes the contrariness which is in us very profitable for us."                                                                       ...

  Die Enneagram Die gesprek Elemente uit die gesprek   “Grace transforms our failings full of dread into abundant, endless comfort …  our failings full of shame into a noble, glorious rising … our dying full of sorrow into holy, blissful life. ….  Just as our contrariness here on earth brings us pain, shame and sorrow,  so grace brings us surpassing comfort, glory, and bliss in heaven …  And that shall be a property of blessed love,  that we shall know in God,  which we might never have known without first experiencing woe.” ~ ~ "And God showed me that sin will be no shame, but somehow honor for humanity. . . .  God’s goodness makes the contrariness which is in us very profitable for us."                                                                          ...

Me, in my essential habitat. Photo by R. Du Preez Ego is a ghost who is afraid of dying.                                                                           -Mooji This quote made me smile, but also gave me the very best perspective I have ever had on this shifty concept. Ego. What exactly is it? Where does it reside in me? The clearest idea I could get of it up till now, was that it is a part of self that develops rather early in life, taking all of life's knocks, first relationships and the environment we find ourselves in, and build a safety structure. An identity that has to keep us safe, by warning when to go into pout mode or when a full blown tantrum would have the desired effect. I had the trembling little bottom lip with hazel eyes brimful with tears down pat: no contest there...

The nine sculptures depicting the Enneagram on display in Greenwood Manor, Linden, Johannesburg Sometimes my bold soul does something because she knows its the right thing to do. And I (read my ego self) go along with it because at the outset it seems such a good idea. After all, the ego loves showing off, doesn't it, even more than it wants to keep me safe from harm (read humiliation).      So when I contacted the Enneagram Institute in Johannesburg and requested whether we could display our Enneagram inspired sculptures at the all important upcoming Part 1 training by Russ Hudson and Gayle Scott, it was without hesitation. After all, what better exposure than to have it viewed by people whose life work revolves around the Enneagram?      As we prepared the plinths after having viewed the exhibition area, however, the familiar inner chatter started. My ego was running scared. What if they feel we have missed the mark? Would I be able to handle crit...