Going Deeper With The Enneagram

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Going Deeper With The Enneagram

Discovering your number is just scratching the surface when delving into Enneagram wisdom. Although it can seem confusing at first, there is so much continuity and interconnectedness that makes sense once we take a harder look. The Enneagram is unique in that it types us as humans, but it also connects us all by weaving common threads throughout. As you will see, as different as we are, we are more similar than we think, and the Enneagram showcases this beautifully. Let’s talk about a few ways to gain deeper insight through the Enneagram.  

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What is the Enneagram?

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What is the Enneagram?

Have you heard this strange-sounding word being thrown around lately? Like a cross between a math equation you knew you’d never use and a terrible board game? What’s all the hype, and why do you need one more personality test? You already know you’re an INFP, right? Despite its strange name and mildly annoying trendiness of late, Enneagram wisdom has withstood the test of time, dating as far back as the mystics of the 17th century. Some believe it was penned by Franciscan monks while others believe mathematicians and scientists had a hand in its creation. Its inception is disputed, but what isn’t is its uncanny ability to understand and interpret the human struggle. 

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EMDR 101

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EMDR 101

By now you may have heard of a therapy technique called EMDR.  EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. The title sounds complex, but the explanation isn’t: simply put, basic eye movement can stimulate the brain and body to finish healing itself from traumatic memory. Discovered and honed in the late 80s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, the technique has been empirically tested, endorsed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, and even touted by a few celebrities who’ve been vocal about mental health. In this blog I’ll break down what each letter means and give a simple explanation of how each facet works.

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Dealing With Uncertainty

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Dealing With Uncertainty

Uncertainty is really hard for us.  As humans, we love knowing.  We love knowing what to expect.  We love routines.  We love being certain of things. We love structure.  Our brains are hard-wired to create these shortcuts for us that help us to understand our world.  We are bombarded with information and stimuli to our senses every minute of the day. Our brains have developed an ability to filter out unimportant information, make judgment calls about what's not important.  Based on our previous experiences, it’s a shortcut for our brain so it doesn’t have to pay attention to everything.  I wrote about these shortcuts in this blog. We look to the things we are certain of to help us make sense of our world.

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5 Things We Can Learn From Our Pets

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5 Things We Can Learn From Our Pets

As many of you know from my previous blogs, I am a HUGE animal lover-especially cats!  Ok, saying that I love cats is a major understatement, but you still get my point.  Have you ever just sat and observed animals for a while?  I have and it is one of my favorite things to do.  In fact, I have learned so much from just observing my pets and the animals that live outside such as the birds, squirrels, and chipmunks to name just a few.  Of course, I think part of the reason that they grace my presence is that I supply them with food and fresh water daily, but who wouldn’t stick around when provided with endless food and water!?!?   I have spent hours watching animals in their daily activities and as humorous as they are and as much fun as I get from watching them, I truly believe that we can certainly learn so much from them as well as enjoying their antics.  

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