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Restored souls — can handle life when it gets disorienting, gets paradoxical. Have a listen The post The Enneagram and the 23rd Psalm appeared first on Common Thread Church.

The Enneagram. A centerpiece of our curriculum for the soul — Working the Circle. Have a listen. The post Healthy Souls … And the Enneagram appeared first on Common Thread Church.

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Vice and virtue are two sides of the same coin. Rather than rejecting your “sins of the ego”, Robin Camu suggests bringing awareness to them in the moment, offering yourself loving kindness, and watching them melt into opportunities for virtue to flourish. Have a listen.   The post Follow Your Vice to Virtue – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

In our summer of listening, we are listening for “the Third Force,” “the Reconciling Force.” There’s a good chance you don’t know what that means. No problem. Robin Camu gave us a lesson recently (CLICK HERE) that helped frame for us, not only how we do the spiritual practices of listening, but what we listen for when we do. Today we’re following up on that lesson. It was that important. Have a listen, Doug   The post The Law of Three . . . And the Love of Pizza – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

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by Robin Camu We can still receive grace from God in a season of uncertainty and discomfort. (apologies about the low volume for the first 5:30 minutes of the recording)   The post I Implore You to Receive Grace – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

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There are 9 Enneagram types and they are based on 9 sins (ways of “choking off the glory of God”). These have since been reduced to the 7 deadly sins. (Fear and deceit were left out from the 7 deadly sins) These 9 types are numbered 1 through 9 and are clustered into 3 clusters (or triads). The three triads are: – gut triad (types 8, 9 and 1) – heart triad (types 2, 3 and 4) – head triad (types 5, 6 and 7) All of the Enneagram types are present in all of us, but some may be more prominently expressed than others. If we could see reality from the viewpoint of all 9 types, we would see reality as God sees it. The Enneagram is a spiritual map and not just a psychological map because it helps us to see Christ within us, the hope of glory. Listen in to learn more about the types and join us in the fall when we have workshops to explore the Enneagram in more detail. Robin Camu   The post Enneagram and Types Review – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 1 personality (The Perfectionist) from our Wednesday night discussions. Type 1 Brief Summary: (from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/typeone.asp) Ones are conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong. They are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change: always striving to improve things, but afraid of making a mistake. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic. They typically have problems with resentment and impatience. At their Best: wise, discerning, realistic, and noble. Can be morally heroic.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 1 – The Perfectionist – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 9 personality (The Peacemaker) from our Wednesday night discussions. The next one is the last one. Join us! Type 9 Brief Summary: (from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/typenine.asp) Nines are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace. They want everything to go smoothly and be without conflict, but they can also tend to be complacent, simplifying problems and minimizing anything upsetting. They typically have problems with inertia and stubbornness. At their Best: indomitable and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together and heal conflicts.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 9 – The Peacemaker – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 8 personality (The Challenger) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one! Type 8 Brief Summary: (from https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-8) Eights are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering. Eights feel they must control their environment, especially people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating. Eights typically have problems with their tempers and with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. At their Best: self- mastering, they use their strength to improve others’ lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 8 – The Challenger – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 7 personality (The Enthusiast) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one! Type 7 Brief Summary: (from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/typeseven.asp) Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over- extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. At their Best: they focus their talents on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous, and satisfied.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 7 – The Enthusiast – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 6 personality (The Loyalist) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one! Type 6 Brief Summary: (from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/typesix.asp) The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent “troubleshooters,” they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. At their Best: internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing themselves and others.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 6 – The Loyalist – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 5 personality (The Investigator) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one! Type Five in Brief (from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/typefive.asp) Fives are alert, insightful, and curious. They are able to concentrate and focus on developing complex ideas and skills. Independent, innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied with their thoughts and imaginary constructs. They become detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation. At their Best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 5 – The Investigator – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 4 personality (The Individualist) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one!   The post Enneagram Personality Type 4 – The Individualist – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 3 personality (The Achiever) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one!   The post Enneagram Personality Type 3 – The Achiever – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu Following up on last week’s lesson, how can we use the Enneagram for spiritual and emotional healing? John 5:1-18 gives us background on the 4 criteria Jesus employed for healing: being willing to own our own brokenness being willing to give up our identity as a broken person being willing to encounter resistance being willing to be a part of your healing The Enneagram show us what personality types we need to move toward to mature and heal the broken aspects of our natural tendencies. Listen in to find out more.   The post Enneagram Workshop: Part 2 – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu This is a summary of the characteristics of the Enneagram Type 2 personality (The Helper/Giver) from our Wednesday night discussions. Join us for the next one! Type Two in Brief (from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/typetwo.asp) Twos are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous, and self-sacrificing, but can also be sentimental, flattering, and people-pleasing. They are well-meaning and driven to be close to others, but can slip into doing things for others in order to be needed. They typically have problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging their own needs. At their Best: unselfish and altruistic, they have unconditional love for others.   The post Enneagram Personality Type 2 – The Helper – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.

by Robin Camu The Enneagram is a scholarly study of personality types across time and cultures. There are 9 basic personality types, each with ts own virtues, vices, motivations, interaction styles and challenges. We each carry all of these 9 personality types, but we express primarily one or two. Why are we studying this? Because we want to learn to love effectively – ourselves, each other and God. In this first lesson, we cover the 3 intelligence centers (body, heart and head) and an overview of the 9 personality types. The post Enneagram Workshop: Part 1 – Robin Camu appeared first on Common Thread Church.