Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker

The Way of Thinking and Acting

Enneagram type 9 people have an excellent ability to create harmony by identifying themselves with others and totally accept them without any reservations. On the other hand Mediators will often forget their own needs and follow other people's needs instead. It is important for them to avoid conflict; they can always see an issue from all sides and are extraordinary mediators. They can have difficulties completing important projects because they easily get distracted by other things that seem just as important as the project.

Contributions:

Enneagram type 9 s' nature inspires security in others, and people regard them as very understanding. Their contribution is mediator qualities to create a positive atmosphere and make sure that everyone is being heard.

Preferences:

Enneagram type 9 prefer a positive atmosphere in harmony and an environment in which there is time to get an overview and create balance.

Resources:

• Mediator skills
• Focus on the good in all people
• Inspire confidence
• Pleasant

Enneagram type 9 change in state of stress:

When Nines feel under pressure and stressed, they become suspicious and doubt other people's intentions. They also become critical towards themselves and others. they move towords type 6

Enneagram type 9 change when resourceful:

When Nines feel safe and in harmony they become efficient and often start several projects simultaneously. They get a whole lot done and focus on their goal. They move towords type 3

You may be a type 9 if the following sounds familiar to you:

• You make sure to avoid conflicts, and have difficulties stating clearly if there is something you do not feel like doing.
• You see all perspectives of an issue and put together everyone's opinion in your solution.
• You postpone changes by repeating familiar solutions. You act out of habit.
• There is plenty of time. Things can wait until tomorrow. You are familiar with ease and comfort.
• It is easier to recognize what you do not feel like doing, than what you feel like doing.
• You let go of your own needs if other people want something.
• You experience that you can almost merge with other people, with music or with nature.
• You have an ability to recognize and support things that are important to other people.
• You recharge when you are alone, but are also enriched by recognition from others.
• You may feel ignored by others and experience that you stand above everyone else at the same time

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