Ennegram Eight
Meet the Challenger
Do I still have your attention?
We are not the easiest people to be around
Challengers are the most intensely constructive people you could ever meet
Ennegram “Challenger” = Idealism + intellectual inquiry
We were made to ignore reality and look past status quo
You will know us not by how we look but by how we sound
We have this way of refusing to let things go just to get along
Warrior MoneyPenny: Challenger to me, means I listen with my "third ear"
In this way I'm able to find points of blockage
This might be internal or external tension
By sending energy, sound and intention
We can all be part of transformative space
There is nothing better than being a part of change
How are you doing on your 40/40
It doesn't take a lot of time to issue a good challenge
Even just by reading these magic letters
We can voluntarily unlock ideas
Of our own choosing
In our own time
Whether you're riding a tiger down the streets of NYC
Having a party with a stuffed tiger in the middle of the wilderness
Or giving yourself permission to take vacation in the middle of a board meeting
I'm aware that we need to hold our ideals in our own hearts - or no one else ever will
No one will ever find heart for you or be able to do that - it is a totally personal mission
I've invested unbelievable amounts of time into writing and producing this intriguing book
My goal is to share what I know about being healthy & fostering health into our adult lives
Lesson Summary
Challengers are described as intensely constructive individuals driven by idealism and intellectual inquiry. They are known to ignore reality and look beyond the status quo. Their unique way of communicating and refusing to give up on issues sets them apart.
- Challengers listen with their "third ear" to identify blockages, either internal or external, using energy, sound, and intention.
- They believe in creating a transformative space and embrace the opportunity to be part of positive change.
- Issuing a good challenge can be done quickly and voluntarily, sparking the generation of ideas and personal growth.
Challengers stress the importance of holding onto ideals and investing time in self-improvement. Their mission is personal and requires dedication to fostering health and well-being in adult lives, as exemplified by the intriguing book the narrator has written.