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Enneagram Questionnaire Form
Here is a template of questions specifically designed for those looking to find their Enneagram type(s).
Please answer truthfully. The more info you provide, the better. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable or frustrated, state this. The optional questions are less important but may help determining type. Feel free to provide further information or new questions!
Please do not respond here. Create a new thread in this sub-forum with your responses.
Main Questions
1. What drives you in life? What do you look for?
As a mom, I take a back seat to first what's important for my child. So raising a decent, confident child who will have the least amount of hang-ups as an adult as I can help. What do I look for in life- is surrounding myself with authentic people who care about others and not just themselves. And I look to be involved in activities that offer growth and new experiences for me and for my child.
2. What do you hope to accomplish in your life?
Raise a child that will be prepared to face adulthood as spiritually, emotionally and physically healthy as possible. I have a lot of plans to write and would like to get a handle on that because I would like to leave some published work behind when I die! I want to travel the world- It's a big world- but I'll set the bar high and see how far I get. I hope to take some specific journeys to help me grow spiritually and increase my knowledge outside of the confines of our western culture.
I have a sense and feel very deeply about injustices in the world (oppression/political manipulation. I have a deep intolerance for people being controlled / not given opportunities that every human being has a right to have.)- and I would like to do more than armchair quarterback world events- but get out there and actually make a difference for someone/somewhere. Not everyone feels for others in this way- and since I definitely do, it would be a waste to sit at a meaningless office job when I can be helping to right a wrong somewhere. I hope I can have this type of opportunity / opportunities in my lifetime. No matter how small the opportunity is, we all can make a difference somewhere. That is truly leaving behind a legacy.
3. What do you hope to avoid doing or being? What values are important to you?
avoid becoming sick from something that can be avoided (ie not be sedentary, smoke etc.) I want to help others who I come in contact with and never leave anyone on this planet with any pain caused by me. I care about people and when I can lift someone up, it brings me the greatest satisfaction.
4. What are your biggest fears (not including phobias)? Why?
dying and leaving my child without a mother. my child growing up and "going astray". Dying before I can make peace with any past mistakes and achieving spiritual growth that I am satisfied with. (Why..... hmmm. Child- because I brought him into the world and it's a huge blessing and responsibility and it would be a travesty to not do right by him. And spiritual growth- because that is all you have when you peel away the layers of this material world.)
5. How do you want others to see you? How do you see yourself?
Want others to see me as accepting, helpful, kind and someone they can turn to in need. I see myself as those things too.
6. What makes you feel your best? What makes you feel your worst?
I feel my best when I am taking care of myself physically, well rested, and balancing my life activities. Feel my worst when I have taken on too many things and become out of balance.
7. Describe how you experience each of: a) anger; b) shame; c) anxiety.
anger: this was different when I was younger- but today, anger might be expressed with a quick burst to get it off my chest. temporary seclusion to process the anger. quick rationalization of why it makes no sense to waste my time being angry- then I get over it or accept it.
shame: I accept my wrongs and am responsible for them. No one is perfect so I really don't care what others think of me in that regard. They need to look in the mirror and worry about their wrongs. I'll worry about mine.
anxiety: I am intimately familiar with this! I get away from loud noises and crowds when I'm anxious. Go into nature, ride my bike, take a walk, meditate, pray, yoga, herbal tea, soft music! Sometimes it means taking a vacation and getting away to recharge.
8. Describe how you respond to each of: a) stress; b) unexpected change; c) conflict.
stress: push through. Then allow myself the time necessary to recover even if that means I need to let people down around me who are expecting more from me. This took many years to learn and I'm still working on it.
unexpected change: I handle this well because I have experienced life altering events and have learned from them. I accept that change is what life really IS (a constant state of change) and I also welcome it because I despise stagnation!
conflict: avoid at all costs. If I have to partake in a confrontation- and decide to jump in the ring- I can definitely hold my own! But I have really matured to where I do my best not to belittle during conflict. I try to express my feelings on how the other person is making me feel and try to come to a swift consensus to end it and move on.
9. Describe your orientation to: a) authority; b) power. How do you respond to these?
authority: hate it hate it hate it. With little exception, most who have had authority over me in my life have left me unimpressed.
power: power over SELF is what true power is. power to be SELFLESS is true power. People who seek power in a sense of controlling people or $$--- just for self-gratification, I pity--- I consider them lost. But I do realize we live in a world that requires leadership and power. And if power could ever be accomplished in a truly SELFLESS way- I would have utmost respect for it- but it is just not realistic in the world we live in.
10. What is your overall outlook on life and humanity?
Life is a gift. We are all equal. Life really is about helping others, not stepping on others, belittling, using, abusing others. It really is simple. It astounds me how GREAT minds can have pea brains in terms of judging others by the color of their skin or other matters that have no sense in logic.
Optional Questions
11. Discuss an event that has impacted your life significantly; more importantly, how you responded to it.
watching my father dying from cancer, watching him die, burying him, living without him. I see my life as cut in 2. Before that event was Act 1. After that event was Act 2. Act 1, I had my own Dalai Lama and lived sort of a sheltered mindset of reliance on my father. Act 2 taught me that I had to go out in the world and learn things on my own and do things to honor his legacy and pass it down. Stand on my own two feet like a "real" adult.
12. Comment on your relationship with trust.
I don't get this question. Not sure what to answer here. I will answer it superficially in the sense that I have a gut feeling of who to trust in my life and who not to. I know who I would trust with my child's life. That is a good feeling.
13. List some of the traits you: a) like; b) dislike most about yourself.
I like my ability to get along with most people. I dislike my dread of mundane chores and tasks. If I were ever to desire to be rich- it would be to hire maids more than anything.
14. What do you see or notice in others that most people don't?
fakeness, sadness/emptiness, potential, imbalance, pureness, those that are seemingly "lost"
15. If a stranger insults you, how do you respond/feel? What if they compliment you?
stranger insult: I usually get tickled by this. They don't know me and make a judgement. I will usually try to see how they came to the conclusion and laugh about it. If they are being truly mean unnecessarily, I might tell them to take a happy pill to show them there is a better way to feel each day when you wake up in the morning.
compliment: LOVE it! My hair looks pretty? Thanks!! brightens my day. I also am generous with compliments. But I don't want to give or receive compliments that are not genuine.
16. What's something you are: a) thankful you have; b) wish you could have? Why?
thankful: my child, my health, food on the table, roof over my head, rational brains between my ears in terms of my outlook on the world. (I am good with my outlook. Not in search of "truth." Found truth- just searching for capacity to live up to it properly.)
wish: $$ to travel and see the world
ability to make a difference around the world for people who seemingly don't have a chance/are oppressed/living under oppressive conditions
Okay ... "The End" I'm done with this .... time to get a soda and a cookie or something. THANK YOU!!roud:
Here is a template of questions specifically designed for those looking to find their Enneagram type(s).
Please answer truthfully. The more info you provide, the better. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable or frustrated, state this. The optional questions are less important but may help determining type. Feel free to provide further information or new questions!
Please do not respond here. Create a new thread in this sub-forum with your responses.
Main Questions
1. What drives you in life? What do you look for?
As a mom, I take a back seat to first what's important for my child. So raising a decent, confident child who will have the least amount of hang-ups as an adult as I can help. What do I look for in life- is surrounding myself with authentic people who care about others and not just themselves. And I look to be involved in activities that offer growth and new experiences for me and for my child.
2. What do you hope to accomplish in your life?
Raise a child that will be prepared to face adulthood as spiritually, emotionally and physically healthy as possible. I have a lot of plans to write and would like to get a handle on that because I would like to leave some published work behind when I die! I want to travel the world- It's a big world- but I'll set the bar high and see how far I get. I hope to take some specific journeys to help me grow spiritually and increase my knowledge outside of the confines of our western culture.
I have a sense and feel very deeply about injustices in the world (oppression/political manipulation. I have a deep intolerance for people being controlled / not given opportunities that every human being has a right to have.)- and I would like to do more than armchair quarterback world events- but get out there and actually make a difference for someone/somewhere. Not everyone feels for others in this way- and since I definitely do, it would be a waste to sit at a meaningless office job when I can be helping to right a wrong somewhere. I hope I can have this type of opportunity / opportunities in my lifetime. No matter how small the opportunity is, we all can make a difference somewhere. That is truly leaving behind a legacy.
3. What do you hope to avoid doing or being? What values are important to you?
avoid becoming sick from something that can be avoided (ie not be sedentary, smoke etc.) I want to help others who I come in contact with and never leave anyone on this planet with any pain caused by me. I care about people and when I can lift someone up, it brings me the greatest satisfaction.
4. What are your biggest fears (not including phobias)? Why?
dying and leaving my child without a mother. my child growing up and "going astray". Dying before I can make peace with any past mistakes and achieving spiritual growth that I am satisfied with. (Why..... hmmm. Child- because I brought him into the world and it's a huge blessing and responsibility and it would be a travesty to not do right by him. And spiritual growth- because that is all you have when you peel away the layers of this material world.)
5. How do you want others to see you? How do you see yourself?
Want others to see me as accepting, helpful, kind and someone they can turn to in need. I see myself as those things too.
6. What makes you feel your best? What makes you feel your worst?
I feel my best when I am taking care of myself physically, well rested, and balancing my life activities. Feel my worst when I have taken on too many things and become out of balance.
7. Describe how you experience each of: a) anger; b) shame; c) anxiety.
anger: this was different when I was younger- but today, anger might be expressed with a quick burst to get it off my chest. temporary seclusion to process the anger. quick rationalization of why it makes no sense to waste my time being angry- then I get over it or accept it.
shame: I accept my wrongs and am responsible for them. No one is perfect so I really don't care what others think of me in that regard. They need to look in the mirror and worry about their wrongs. I'll worry about mine.
anxiety: I am intimately familiar with this! I get away from loud noises and crowds when I'm anxious. Go into nature, ride my bike, take a walk, meditate, pray, yoga, herbal tea, soft music! Sometimes it means taking a vacation and getting away to recharge.
8. Describe how you respond to each of: a) stress; b) unexpected change; c) conflict.
stress: push through. Then allow myself the time necessary to recover even if that means I need to let people down around me who are expecting more from me. This took many years to learn and I'm still working on it.
unexpected change: I handle this well because I have experienced life altering events and have learned from them. I accept that change is what life really IS (a constant state of change) and I also welcome it because I despise stagnation!
conflict: avoid at all costs. If I have to partake in a confrontation- and decide to jump in the ring- I can definitely hold my own! But I have really matured to where I do my best not to belittle during conflict. I try to express my feelings on how the other person is making me feel and try to come to a swift consensus to end it and move on.
9. Describe your orientation to: a) authority; b) power. How do you respond to these?
authority: hate it hate it hate it. With little exception, most who have had authority over me in my life have left me unimpressed.
power: power over SELF is what true power is. power to be SELFLESS is true power. People who seek power in a sense of controlling people or $$--- just for self-gratification, I pity--- I consider them lost. But I do realize we live in a world that requires leadership and power. And if power could ever be accomplished in a truly SELFLESS way- I would have utmost respect for it- but it is just not realistic in the world we live in.
10. What is your overall outlook on life and humanity?
Life is a gift. We are all equal. Life really is about helping others, not stepping on others, belittling, using, abusing others. It really is simple. It astounds me how GREAT minds can have pea brains in terms of judging others by the color of their skin or other matters that have no sense in logic.
Optional Questions
11. Discuss an event that has impacted your life significantly; more importantly, how you responded to it.
watching my father dying from cancer, watching him die, burying him, living without him. I see my life as cut in 2. Before that event was Act 1. After that event was Act 2. Act 1, I had my own Dalai Lama and lived sort of a sheltered mindset of reliance on my father. Act 2 taught me that I had to go out in the world and learn things on my own and do things to honor his legacy and pass it down. Stand on my own two feet like a "real" adult.
12. Comment on your relationship with trust.
I don't get this question. Not sure what to answer here. I will answer it superficially in the sense that I have a gut feeling of who to trust in my life and who not to. I know who I would trust with my child's life. That is a good feeling.
13. List some of the traits you: a) like; b) dislike most about yourself.
I like my ability to get along with most people. I dislike my dread of mundane chores and tasks. If I were ever to desire to be rich- it would be to hire maids more than anything.
14. What do you see or notice in others that most people don't?
fakeness, sadness/emptiness, potential, imbalance, pureness, those that are seemingly "lost"
15. If a stranger insults you, how do you respond/feel? What if they compliment you?
stranger insult: I usually get tickled by this. They don't know me and make a judgement. I will usually try to see how they came to the conclusion and laugh about it. If they are being truly mean unnecessarily, I might tell them to take a happy pill to show them there is a better way to feel each day when you wake up in the morning.
compliment: LOVE it! My hair looks pretty? Thanks!! brightens my day. I also am generous with compliments. But I don't want to give or receive compliments that are not genuine.
16. What's something you are: a) thankful you have; b) wish you could have? Why?
thankful: my child, my health, food on the table, roof over my head, rational brains between my ears in terms of my outlook on the world. (I am good with my outlook. Not in search of "truth." Found truth- just searching for capacity to live up to it properly.)
wish: $$ to travel and see the world
ability to make a difference around the world for people who seemingly don't have a chance/are oppressed/living under oppressive conditions
Okay ... "The End" I'm done with this .... time to get a soda and a cookie or something. THANK YOU!!
roud:
