The Enneagram with Christine King

CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER

The Enneagram: observations on Types, Levels and Subtypes

Heidi writes

When I came in touch with the enneagram more than 15 years ago, my life changed profoundly for the insights I was able to gain about myself and about the people around me. It was really freeing to find out that certain things which I didn’t appreciate about me or even was actively fighting, were merely dependent on my personality structure, of my “type” in the Enneagram, and that I had the possibility to learn and develop myself away from the negative pole of this structure towards the positive pole.

Getting to know Christine and her approach to the Enneagram, I wanted to explore more about it, as it seemed quite different to what I had learned in the previous years. The difference lies in the evolution of tha basic concept which is even more clarifying the actual and potential ways in which one is facing life in this world.

In the first recording with Christine we talk about the Enneagram in a slightly advanced way. If you do not know anything about it, so you might get informed by books or videoas which give you a basic introduction of the structure of the Ennegarm, the types and their relationshop among each other and the basic characteristics of each type.

We talked about the “levels of development” inside the Enneagram. Being a follower of Integral Theory, I had assumed this to be the classical levels as outlined in that theory or in Spiral Dynamics, But here the “levels” – and later also the “zones” have a completely different connotation, which was very interesting for me to explore.

In the second video we talked about the “Subtypes” and their importance for understanding oneself. As example we always took my Enneatype which helped me to understand myself better.

If you are interested to know more, you can contact Christine directly at cking(at)barry.edu or via the website of her book https://www.choosingcompassion.org/

Enjoy our conversations and stay tuned for the follow ups next year!

Videopost for December 2021

Summary

Summary by Note GPT

Christine King discusses the three subtypes of the Enneagram – self-preservation, social, and sexual. She explains how each subtype relates to survival, community, and creativity. King also emphasizes the importance of balancing the subtypes and accessing creativity for personal growth.

Highlights

00:00-00:52 🎬 Christine King introduces the topic of Enneagram subtypes and their significance in understanding personality.
01:10-02:20 🎬 King explains the three subtypes – self-preservation, social, and sexual – and how they relate to survival, community, and creativity.
03:00-04:30 🎬 King discusses the dominance of one subtype and the importance of exploring and balancing the others for personal growth.
06:10-07:25 🎬 King highlights the power of the instincts within the subtypes and how they can influence behavior and decision-making.
08:05-09:15 🎬 King provides examples of the characteristics and behaviors associated with each subtype.
10:00-11:20 🎬 King discusses the concept of “zones” within each subtype and how they can contribute to finding balance and accessing creativity.
12:15-13:10 🎬 King emphasizes the role of self-preservation and creativity in navigating challenging times and supporting others.
14:00-15:00 🎬 King encourages individuals to explore the Enneagram on their own and with others to deepen self-awareness and foster growth.

Key Insights

🤔 The three subtypes of the Enneagram – self-preservation, social, and sexual – play significant roles in shaping an individual’s personality and behavior. Understanding these subtypes can provide insights into survival instincts, community dynamics, and creative expression.
🌱 Balancing the dominant subtype with the other two subtypes is essential for personal growth and development. Exploring the shadow aspects of each subtype and identifying strengths in the others can lead to a more balanced and integrated personality.
💡 The instincts within the subtypes hold tremendous power and influence over behavior and decision-making. Recognizing and working with these instincts can uncover unconscious patterns and facilitate personal transformation.
💭 The concept of “zones” within each subtype offers a framework for finding balance and accessing creativity. By exploring the zones associated with self-preservation, social, and sexual instincts, individuals can cultivate a more harmonious and holistic approach to life.
🌟 The Enneagram provides a unique and accessible tool for self-discovery and personal growth. Through self-reflection, exploration, and sharing with others, individuals can deepen their self-awareness, foster connection, and navigate the complexities of life with compassion and authenticity.

About Christine King

Christine is a Master Enneagram teacher and consultant. With clients – individuals and organizations – she begins with identifying the personality qualities that clients resonate with; and then moves swiftly forward towards exploring the many ways the Enneagram can support our capacity to live from our core Essence. Each Enneagram ‘number’ reveals a uniquely beautiful Essence. As we become aware of our Essence, our ‘less healthy’ personality qualities can be held gently, as teachers, not as obstacles that drain our inborn capacity to live from gratitude, compassion and even Awe!

After many years in academia – teaching in Europe, Asia and the US and directing a graduate program in Leadership, consulting with global organizations, she left academia to launch Fresh Perceptions, her Enneagram consulting company.

Christine’s deepest longing is to support others in discovering how to apply the Enneagram to their day-to-day lives. She facilitates retreats through Zoom, and meets with clients in person and virtually.

Her book, Choosing Compassion: The Enneagram’s Nine Pathways, reveals the qualities of each Enneagram number through hundreds of photos. Christine chose this approach to the Enneagram to help us feel the heart and Soul of our personality and Essence. Often people move away from the Enneagram because it’s too ‘wordy and cerebral.’ Christine does the opposite: She teaches from the heart.

Christine’s website, www.choosingcompassion.org introduces how the Enneagram can help us be our best selves. Contact Christine through her university email: cking@barry.edu.

To know more about Christine King,please visit her ABOUT page HERE