My chiropractor and I had a very interesting talk the other day.  I was having my monthly scan to see how my adjusting has been going. We started talking about stress and how it affects us physically. I was wondering if my previous job’s stress level had any affect on my body and why I was in such pain.  He told me about this Psychological Theory he’s been studying up on called "Enneagram". Based on this theory he pinned me as a "worrier" and I probably don’t handle stress as well as some. Therefore, it could impact me physically more than it could someone else.  He started explaining his theory to me and I was VERY intrigued.  What really sparked my interest is he told me how he used to be in a funk and not know why. After studying The Enneagram, he learned enough about himself to know how to get himself out of a funk before he actually got in one. Using these practices has actually strengthened his relationship with his family, his patients and improved his quality of life.

I came home, googled it and took two tests. Both tests indicated I am a "Type 2, The Helper" as I read the description, it fit me perfectly! Most two’s are tender hearted, love animals and are very nurturing. We are the "Mother" type that want to take care of everyone, even if it means not taking care of oneself.  We tend to take on careers that are in the service field.

Here’s the definition of a Two, do you think it fits me?

"Twos are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous, and self-sacrificing, but can also be sentimental, flattering, and people-pleasing. They are well-meaning and driven to be close to others, but can slip into doing things for others in order to be needed. They typically have problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging their own needs. At their Best: unselfish and altruistic, they have unconditional love for others.

• Basic Fear: Of being unwanted, unworthy of being loved
• Basic Desire: To feel loved
• Enneagram Two with a One-Wing: "Servant"
• Enneagram Two with a Three-Wing: "The Host/Hostess"

Key Motivations: Want to be loved, to express their feelings for others, to be needed and appreciated, to get others to respond to them, to vindicate their claims about themselves. " Information from http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/TypeTwo.asp

Anyway, it’s very intricate but I think once I learn more about it, I can learn more about myself and others around me. If you want to check out more info, go to www.enneagraminstitute.com If you take the test, please share with me what Number you are. Thanks!