Personal Mantras Based on Your Enneagram Type
Do you know what Enneagram type you are? I’m a 5w4, which means one of the things I’m prone to do is read, research, learn, and generally busy myself in an effort to stave off my deepest fear: being incompetent or uninformed.
All this personal growth gave me an idea—what if we could craft a supportive intention based on the shadow side of our enneagram? I’ve been using this in my yoga nidra meditations, but you can also write it in your journal, stick it on a post-it, and repeat it to yourself whenever you need.
To develop the intentions, I used an Instagram post by @enneagramandcoffee as inspiration, which shares a thoughtful list of things to leave behind in 2019.
It should be noted that I’m not an enneagram expert, but since this tool can be so powerful in helping us understand our unique qualities and tendencies, it’s ripe for using in our meditations as well. Let’s have a look!
TYPE 1: THE REFORMER
Greatest challenge: Self-criticism
Supportive intention(s): I am whole / Progress is perfection
TYPE 2: THE HELPER
Greatest challenge: Expectations
Supportive intention(s): I am open / I embrace possibilities
TYPE 3: THE ACHIEVER
Greatest challenge: Comparison
Supportive intention(s): I follow my own path / My life is unfolding as it should
TYPE 4: THE INDIVIDUALIST
Greatest challenge: Waiting for the timing to ‘feel’ right
Supportive intention(s): I feel guided by my intuition / I trust myself
TYPE 5: THE INVESTIGATOR
Greatest challenge: Not feeling qualified
Supportive intention: I am worthy
TYPE 6: THE LOYALIST
Greatest challenge: Trying to tell the future
Supportive intention(s): I embrace the present moment / I feel safe
TYPE 7: THE ENTHUSIAST
Greatest challenge: Fear of missing out (FOMO)
Supportive intention: I’m rooted in the present
TYPE 8: THE CHALLENGER
Greatest challenge: Assuming ill intent
Supportive intention: I am open to trust
TYPE 9: THE PEACEMAKER
Greatest challenge: Shielding others from your opinions
Supportive intention: I confidently share my truth
