self acceptance

I’ve recently discovered my enneagram type, but it took me a while and I honestly had some resistance towards it, which made me wonder how it was for others – maybe it’s normal to have some initial resistance? Was it easy to figure out your type? Or did you – like me – have some resistance...

After writing my introduction, @bentHnau suggested I might write more on this subject. I must admit that I am quite curious about others' experiences in this. For a long time, I thought that there was something wrong with me. Everyone I knew wanted to go out, party, and "enjoy life " in a way...

I've been currently reading about "Involution" which seems to be the growth of your inner self. It is mentioned that there are seven basic steps from self awareness to self mastery one of which is Self Love. I've noticed that I've only gotten over that hurdle once and it wasn't a conscious...

I'm calling out to all healthy 4s to see if you guys know how you made it to this state, I'd say I'm around average on a regular day but I've made it a goal to achieve and maintain a healthy state the only problem is that everything I've read about Enneagram until now failed to mention the...

1)What were you like? 2)Were you aware of your differences 3)Some childhood experiences Im kinda new so I do not know if there was a previous thread about this topic, if you already replied can you please still reply to this post.

Before, i wasnt sure that i was really that different than everyone else, yet the discovery of a whole system of personality types that contrast eachother has seemed to be a huge step for me. Reading about my personality for the first time dumbstruck me, i couldnt believe how spot on each...

How highly do you think of yourself compared to those around you? Yes? Uh, huh... You don't mind if I take notes, right? Good. Now then. How narcissistic do you act around others? Very interesting. What's that you say? No, I completely believe you. Why would I not?

ISFPs, have you ever had a difficult time accepting yourself for who you are? When trying to figure out your MBTI type, did you delude yourself into believing you were other types because they seemed more appealing to you?