Dive into a collection of writings, videos, and podcasts from Dr. Deborah Ooten, founder and director of the Conscious Living Center, along with contributions from trusted colleagues. These resources share insights on the Enneagram, conscious living, and personal growth—offering practical tools and reflections to support your journey of self-awareness and transformation.
While these practices are tailored to each enneagram type, embracing each of the practices helps develop flexibility and resiliency during times of transition. Type 1 Core belief: Good people don’t have anger. Habit: Judging and clamping down emotions that seem unacceptable. Practice: Practice remembering that emotions of grief aren’t bad. Allow feelings of anger […]
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A memorial service took place for our beloved friend and colleague, Ron Esposito, on July 8. If you weren’t able to make it or would like to witness the service again, you can watch it below.
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Dear friends, it is with great sorrow we share that our beloved friend and colleague Ron Esposito passed away on Saturday. The entire story is available at https://www.facebook.com/ron.esposito1/posts/pfbid029ivfNo8ibtDA6Y39P2rW3T2KChQZex5BJtogXqPKG6EffkXh7XjhNwUeBiKCkND4l. There will be a memorial service for Ron via Zoom on July 8 from 12:00-1:30pm EST. Please use the links below to join. Sending much
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First, a couple of definitions for the word play. To amuse oneself, enjoy oneself and have fun. Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children. Being in the present moment (I added this one). I am just going to
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Type 1 Core belief: I am not accepted unless I am perfect. Habit: Heavy self-criticism which leads to external criticism Trust Practice: Practice gentleness and acceptance of self and others in all situations. Type 2 Core belief: To be loved I must meet the needs of others. Habit: Seeking approval and likability/loveability from outside
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This article was first printed in November, 2009 in Nine Points Bulletin, a publication of the International Enneagram Association, as a response to an article by Bea Chestunt entitled “Shame, Envy, Panic, Feelings, Hysteria, or Sadness?: Looking for the Core Emotion of the Heart Types”. We are excited that you have opened this dialogue
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Dr. Deborah Ooten was recently interviewed by Robin Grant, on the topic Introduction to Spiral Dynamics. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/824858775 or on our videos page.
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I have never been a fan of Monty Python or South Park kind of humor/satire. It seems to be about making fun of another person or group. I had a hard time with the first act and was glad I stayed for the redemptive second act. The real struggle came for me when the audience
Dr. Deborah Ooten has recently been interviewed by Robin Grant, on the topic Introduction to the Enneagram. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/815505384/eef8d4176.
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If we want to stop doing the things that keep us limited and suffering, we have to develop practices that support us in conscious shifting of our lives. Our practices not only support our own evolution but evolution overall. The more we loosen our individual constrictions, the more we are able to support and uplift
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