ENNEAGRAM
The
Ancient symbol. Modern psychology.
POINT SIX: THE LOYALIST
Engaging, Responsible, Anxious, and Suspicious
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BASIC DESIRE
to have security and stability, to have support and guidance
PASSION / BLINDSPOT
Fear:
manifests as a deep distrust in all things: self, people, information, systems, authority, actions, beliefs, and behaviors
CENTER OF INTELLIGENCE
Head / Thinking
concerned with resisting aspects of the present the internal chatter of their minds is always scanning for threats to their security and stability
retreat inward to manage and redirect fear and anxiety they are not as connected with action or emotion
Pain and suffering often transforms into
internalized and redirected anxiety and fear
BASIC FEAR
to feel unstable or without guidance, to be without support
FIXATION / TRAP
Cowardice:
a paralyzing pattern of panic, distrust, inaction, and helplessness when faced with challenges to stability and security
WINGS
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negative — incredibly pessimistic and cynical, emotionally stunted, detached, cold, and aloof, socially awkward and tone-deaf
positive — practical problem solving, passion for finding truth and fighting unfair systems
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negative — Doubt in all things, selfish, indecisive and scattered, focused on negative, tone-deaf
positive — dedicated to a cause, deeply connected to the wellbeing of others, loyal and sociable, optimistic and engaged
CORE MOTIVATION
to have security and backup plans, to feel supported by others, to have certitude and reassurance, to test the attitudes of others toward them, to fight against anxiety and insecurity