The Enneagram is a dynamic framework of personality that guides us to deeper self awareness and growth. The Enneagram invites us to take a deep look to see how small and limited we have become in our personality - and how awareness of our personality’s behaviors can lead us to living a more authentic life.

The Enneagram can be traced back to the Desert fathers and mothers in the 4th century where they used some basic Enneagram ideas as tools for spiritual counsel. Today’s Enneagram has evolved through teachers and theorists like George Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, Claudio Naranjo, Helen Palmer, Richard Rohr, and Suzanne Stabile. As a dynamic tool for personality, it remains an evolving framework for personal growth.

Enneagram comes from the Greek terms “Ennea” meaning 9 , and “gram” meaning a written symbol. The circle represents the unity of creation and the triangle and lines represent our interconnectedness through energy, tensions, and interactions.

The Enneagram is a tool that can help us understand ourselves and others better. It helps us begin to know who we are, why we are here, and why we do what we do.

Richard Rohr says the Enneagram helps us “purify our self-perception, to become unsparingly honest toward ourselves.” It is a roadmap on how to let go of our brokenness and imperfections and find our authentic self.

The Enneagram is not a test although there are plenty of online tests available to help you determine your Enneagram type. Many Enneagram tests focus on measuring behavior rather than uncovering the deeper "why" behind your behavior. Your Enneagram type is determined by your core motivation, rather than outward behavior, which makes it challenging for tests alone to accurately identify your type. Personal study, self-reflection, coaching, and thoughtful feedback from family and friends can be invaluable in discovering your true type and understanding how it can support your growth.