One thing that surprised me about the Enneagram is that it wasn’t a straightforward process to determine my number. It is to measure oneself against Truth, and not the other way around.ĭid you learn anything about yourself as you read this book? Did you buy the concept of the Enneagram-that each type has certain strengths but is also driven by a particular sin? Discussion #2: What’s Your Number? To know oneself is, above all, to know what one lacks. Why do I do this? Why do I fall into this cycle with my loved one? And while this was convicting and at times uncomfortable, it was a growing experience for me to dig into parts of myself I take for granted and open my eyes to the unique temptations I face based on the way I’m wired. It’s not just about what you do but why you do it-your deeper motivations.Īs I read, I found myself doing some gut-level introspection. One thing I found unique (and at times squirm-inducing) is that unlike other personality tests, the Enneagram doesn’t just pat you on the back and say, “Aww, you’re a golden retriever! Good for you! You are special!” It focuses not only on your strengths but also on your proclivity to sin. Discussion #1: The Spiritual Implications Ever since, I’ve been urging as many people as possible to read it-if only so we can share the same lingo (“Oh, that’s definitely what a 2 would do!” or “She must be a 7!”).
This was the book I’d been looking for-one that brought the Enneagram from an esoteric level into real life. I found myself unsure of my number (whatever that was) and confused about how this applied to my life. A type system with a spiritual twist? Sign me up already! But the books I read just didn’t seem to click for me. So suffice it to say I was fairly giddy when I starting hearing buzz about the Enneagram. I am a geek about personality types of all kinds- Myers-Briggs, the five love languages, even what your coffee selection says about your reading style. You can respond to any of these discussion questions-or just say what you thought of the book.Īnd as a bonus, I’ll give away a free book to one lucky commenter! Just read the book and then at your own convenience, add your thoughts to the comments section.
Thanks for joining us for the virtual book club on The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile! It’s easy to participate.
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