We are always looking for interesting and new ways to understand ourselves and each other better. The “enneagram” is one such tool that draws from many sources, including ancient wisdom traditions and modern psychology. There are 9 main enneagram types that have three centres of intelligence: head (thinking), heart (feeling), gut (acting). These types don’t box people in, but rather they open a pathway to self-discovery and greater awareness as individuals, groups and collectives.
The enneagram helps us to uncover the patterns of behaviour that sub-consciously drive and motivate us to act in certain ways. When we make these patterns and motivations conscious, we are able to transcend them and develop richer, more supportive ways of being. Working with the enneagram empowers individuals to take responsibility for their own behaviours and growth, from a greater understanding of why they act and react the way they do. Find out more of the benefits below:
The Caplor Horizons team have been using the enneagram to improve their teamworking and organisational effectiveness. Last week they had an in-person team day facilitated by Dr Lynne Sedgmore CBE, who has been a practitioner and teacher on the enneagram for over 20 years. They found the day inspirational, and many breakthroughs were had. If you want to find out more about the enneagram, this website is a good place to start.
In other news, we have started to run more and more in-person events now that the lockdown restrictions are easing. One of these was with An Cosán, Ireland’s largest community education organisation. An Cosán provide early years & adult education and counselling and family support services to women and children from marginalised communities. The day, facilitated by Kemal (Shaheen) and Rosie (Bishop), bought together over 100 staff members to reconnect and launch the new strategy that we have been supporting them to develop.
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Quote of the week: “In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” Maya Angelou
Best wishes
Lorna, Rosie and Ian