The 9 Ways of Being Fully Human
An Introduction to
The Enneagram and Spiritual Development
for Lesbians/Queer Women
Sunday June 5th, 2022
9:30am - 1:00pm Pacific Daylight Time
9:30am - 1:00pm Pacific Daylight Time
- An online private event with Dale Rhodes and the women's spiritual book community
Many people find that understanding personality styles helps them navigate life with greater ease. A sophisticated and powerful system for self-understanding and personal development, the Enneagram is used worldwide as an effective tool in communications, psychology, personal growth, and in it’s original field: spiritual development.
The Enneagram reveals that all people belong to one of nine major personality types, but it is really a map describing point of view and preferences for specific values. The Enneagram offers a roadmap to address our own challenges and to develop the unique spiritual experiences and awareness that are waiting to be discovered. Support for better relationships is also a focus of the system, because discovering the “lens” through which we view the world is the first step in our comprehending how others may experience the world differently. Just a basic understanding of the Nine Points of View broadens your self understanding and compassion in relating with others. In this workshop, you’ll have a well-curated introduction to the nine paths to being a spiritual and awake human being, plenty of references to how these themes are visible in literature/film/wisdom-traditions, and you will leave with better understanding for the ways of others.
The Enneagram reveals that all people belong to one of nine major personality types, but it is really a map describing point of view and preferences for specific values. The Enneagram offers a roadmap to address our own challenges and to develop the unique spiritual experiences and awareness that are waiting to be discovered. Support for better relationships is also a focus of the system, because discovering the “lens” through which we view the world is the first step in our comprehending how others may experience the world differently. Just a basic understanding of the Nine Points of View broadens your self understanding and compassion in relating with others. In this workshop, you’ll have a well-curated introduction to the nine paths to being a spiritual and awake human being, plenty of references to how these themes are visible in literature/film/wisdom-traditions, and you will leave with better understanding for the ways of others.
- Everyone will receive ample materials and a Zoom link prior to the workshop, no prep required.
- All handouts offered to participants are copyrighted material for self-study and reflection only.
- We will engage in lively dialogue and vibrant inquiry about the types; with solid teaching materials, video clips, group explorations, music, poetry and more.
A lake evaporates upward and thus gradually dries up;
but when two lakes are joined they do not dry up so readily, for one replenishes the other.
It is the same in the field of knowledge.
Knowledge should be a refreshing and vitalizing force.
It becomes so only through stimulating intercourse with congenial friends with whom one holds discussion and practices application of the truths of life.
In this way learning becomes many-sided and takes on a cheerful lightness,
whereas there is always something ponderous and one- sided about the learning of the self-taught.
Hexagram 58, The Lake, The Joyous (I-Ching)
but when two lakes are joined they do not dry up so readily, for one replenishes the other.
It is the same in the field of knowledge.
Knowledge should be a refreshing and vitalizing force.
It becomes so only through stimulating intercourse with congenial friends with whom one holds discussion and practices application of the truths of life.
In this way learning becomes many-sided and takes on a cheerful lightness,
whereas there is always something ponderous and one- sided about the learning of the self-taught.
Hexagram 58, The Lake, The Joyous (I-Ching)
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Dale Rhodes, M.S., M.A. is a professional mentor and spiritual director with a private practice focusing on The Enneagram since 1998. For over 20 years, Enneagram Portland has facilitated interdisciplinary experiences for a vibrant community of people exploring The Nine Points of View together. Dale is still enthused to teach folks this system through interdisciplinary approaches. Dale is proud of his diverse upbringing and education in a variety of fields. He was the first man to graduate with a minor in Women’s Studies from the U of I Chicago in the 80s, and has an undergraduate degree in Interpersonal Communication, a Master’s in Human Services Administration from Spertus College of Judaica and a Master’s in Spiritual Traditions and Ethics from Marylhurst, along with certifications in MBTI/Enneagram/Spiritual Direction and some great wilderness awareness schooling as well. He lives with his partner (of 18 years!) Peter and their rescue cat Oatis in NW Portland. Besides working one-on-one with clients, his joy is teaching community courses on The Nine Types in Literature and Film. Consider joining this vibrant community, please!
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