The Wisdom of the Enneagram

The Enneagram has become one of today's most popular systems for personality typing. But its true significance goes much deeper - to a comprehensive vision of how each type can achieve its highest potential. Whatever your spiritual background, the Enneagram shows how you can overcome your inner barriers and realize your unique gifts and strengths. For those new to the system, the authors provide comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations of the Enneagram and two highly accurate questionnaires for determining your type. More advanced readers will find a wealth of innovative material, including dozens of individualized Inner Work Suggestions. All readers will learn to: Recognize each type's Wake-Up Call and Red Flag; Move up the levels of development toward more balance and freedom; Let go of troublesome, self-defeating habits and reactions; Understand each type's unconscious motivations and defenses; Develop the strengths inherent in their type.