Dear Friends I will like to share about Enneagram number 2. This represents  self sacrificing, service oriented helper. Our typical Indian female is epitome of Enneagram 2. It is here that self sacrifice and service becomes the dominating feature of persona. This is archetype of  feminine energy where generosity, love , caring attitude becomes  guiding factor for all actions.Mothers who place welfare of family and husband above their needs represent…

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There are many types of women in our society, but the one that cries out for the healing the loudest is the Wounded Female Warrior. You long to transform yourself into the Goddess, even though you might not use those words to describe your longing.



Who is the Wounded Warrior?



The Wounded Warrior is powerful, independent, self-reliant and successful -- because you have to be. Yet, you resent all of the responsibility and obligation that goes with your role. You are the only… Continue

 Hi friends we discussed basics about enneagram basics in last post. I will take up enneagram number 5 for deeper discussion. This is the personality which uses intellecft and logic as a defense pattern. Have you ever felt in intimate relationship that your partner is using rationalization and all logic s  and  fail to feel what you are feeling. You feel as if your deeper feelings have been thrown in front of inanimate brick wall which cannot  appreciate or understand what you are feeling.…

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A great Japanese warrior named Nobunaga decided to attack the enemy although he had only one-tenth the number of men the opposition commanded. He knew that he would win, but his soldiers were in doubt.

On the way he stopped at a Shinto shrine and told his men: "After I visit the shrine I will toss a coin. If heads comes, we will win; if tails, we will lose. Destiny holds us in her hand."…

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The Stingy Artist - A Zen Story



Gessen was an artist monk. Before he would start a drawing or painting he always insisted upon being paid in advance, and his fees were high. He was known as the "Stingy Artist."



A geisha once gave him a commission for a painting. "How much can you pay?" inquired Gessen.



"'Whatever you charge," replied the girl, "but I want you to do the work in front of me."



So on a certain day Gessen was called by the geisha. She was… Continue