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  As we celebrate a new year, several ideas stand out in my mind that might have some insight into how we proceed going forward. I would like to share them with you so that we might continue to draw upon each other in meaningful and fulfilling ways in order not to separate, but rather […]

  Head/Heart Business Therapy recently interviewed Dr. Deborah Ooten on How to Make Sense of These Tenuous Times Using the Enneagram and Spiral Dynamics.   Read more about the event below, as described by the hosts, and listen to the podcast above, on the CLC audio page, or at Head/Heart Business Therapy.   “Discomfort doesn’t […]

Question 1: In Buddhism as I understand it, light and darkness are one. One cannot exist without the other. In Christianity in the book of revelation in the Bible it refers to the concept of there being no more darkness because of Christ’s victory over death. What do you make of these seeming different points […]

As we experience this time of transition, several ideas stand out in my mind that might have some insight into how we proceed going forward.  I would like to share them with you so that we might continue to draw upon each other in meaningful and fulfilling ways in order not to separate, but rather […]

Managing Change in the workplace is a necessity!   Change shows up in the workplace in a variety of ways; death of co-workers, change in position, someone going through a divorce, loss of a home or loved one, and the list goes on. In our culture, we tend to deny, suppress, or even repress the […]

Fannah is the type three exemplar for the N-1 Games fantasy stories that are designed to teach the enneagram and spiral dynamics to any audience, and particularly young teens and adults. In her story, the reader will experience type three through the journey of a character designed to represent physically and metaphorically the attributes of […]

From the beginning of August until the end of October, we are in something that is sometimes called the Reaping or Harvesting Tide of the great wheel or cycle of the year (if we are to go by old agricultural cycles). This is a time for gathering in and preparing for the Winter – or […]

Dear CLC Community,   I am so excited to share this first-of-its-kind Enneagram Summit with you.   I’ll be featured alongside almost 25 other top leading Enneagram experts in an upcoming FREE virtual event called The Enneagram Summit for Businesses and Teams.   Who is it for?   Leaders, Managers, Employers, Employees, Executives, Supervisors, Consultants, […]

I now realize that several years ago my passion and given task (assigned by me and by the universe) was to teach the enneagram practice and process to children. Children and the Enneagram I declared. I worked with a team called Conscious Dimensions who, to this day, are creating books, games and lesson plans to teach […]

In preparation for the IEA 2006 Conference in Chicago, I asked Richard Rohr if he would be open to being interviewed for 9 Points. In my Enneagram journey I had never met Richard and had only heard him on audio tape. To prepare for the interview I visited Richard’s website to see if I could […]

  The first time I was professionally photographed as an adult was in 2003. I worked as a server at a restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio. We had a regular customer named Michael that owned a salon and spa. He was a small guy, flamboyant, glam, and absolutely a staple at the bar. He asked me […]

Introduction:   In our quest to understand human consciousness and the intricacies of personal growth, numerous psychological frameworks have been developed over the years. Two such models, the Enneagram and Spiral Dynamics, offer valuable insights into the patterns of human behavior, motivations, and levels of consciousness. Although distinct in their approach, combining the Enneagram and […]

February the 1st/2nd, also called Imbolc in certain traditions, and the time of the first snowdrops, a bit of sun even if it is chilly (well in the Northern hemispheres). Here in the UK, there is brighter sun, but it is still freezing in the morning. Anyway, I have started very British haven’t I with […]

Being present to ourselves, others and God is often difficult to do. Being present requires that we meet each and every event, situation, feeling, thought, and behavior in the present moment. It is important to realize that the past and the future really do not exist; all that exists is the present moment. Life exists […]

  We are always looking for bloggers to contribute to our website. Whether you have been on the journey for many years or only a couple of months, we welcome your ideas and love to hear from our students. Contact us for details.

Being exceptional is not a requirement for a full life. Being awake at the wheel is.  -Jennifer (Jinks) Hoffmann   As I sat down to write this article, I noticed my desire to write something profound. Exceptional even. Readers would be inspired and touched, and gain new insights into their lives.  I chose a subject […]

The 1st steps to transforming the world are taken in transforming ourselves. *   In July I made the decision to put my dad, diagnosed with dementia, in a memory care facility. With promises of safety and stimulation. A better life.   He is 91.   I want certainty. Certainty that my father will be […]

Dear Conscious Living Center Community,   As of January 1, 2024, The CLC will no longer offer services at 114 Wellington Place.   Kathleen will be letting her clients know where her new office is located. Deborah will continue to offer Zoom, phone, and some in-person sessions, as well as corporate workshops. The School of […]

He walked up to me, with his perfect olive skin, thick curly black hair and big brown eyes, grabbed two big fistfuls of my hair and yanked me to the ground.   I fell to my knees, catching myself with my face just inches from the gravel.   He held on tight and continued to […]

We live in a rapidly changing world. Whether we’re reading the latest unexpected news headline or undergoing changes in our personal lives, we must learn to continue to be conscious during rapidly accelerating shifts. A regular practice will help us remain present during these inevitable evolutions.   During these changing times, it’s essential that we […]

As we go into the holiday season, the most difficult thing to manage can often be our relationships with one another, whether we are relating to our spouse, primary partner, children, parents, or friends. Some basic rules of engagement are important to keep in mind as we eat, drink, and make merry over the next […]

Relationships of any kind often have moments of difficulties. Many of these difficulties arise from a type of reactivity that occurs in each one of us. Reactions arise from body, mind, or heart centers of the individual. The reaction comes from that aspect of ourselves that we call the personality or the ego. The personality […]

    Trees are magnificent beings that have stood as silent witnesses to the ebb and flow of life on our planet for millions of years. As we explore the depths of their existence, we discover that trees possess a profound consciousness that holds valuable lessons for humankind. In this article, we delve into the […]

The Buddha spoke of the “Four Noble Truths:”   •    First Noble Truth: suffering exists •    Second Noble Truth: suffering has causes •    Third Noble Truth: happiness is possible •    Fourth Noble Truth: there is a path that leads to happiness   We need to understand that happiness is found not by seeking to quench […]

“Every Moment is sacred.” ― Ron Esposito     I miss Ron being in his earthly body. I miss him being Ron in the post-grad further development/Gurdjieff classes he was in with me that Deb of CLC runs. I wish he was still with us in body. And yet, what he has left us is […]