by HelenaAnn | Sep 20, 2016 | Clear Communication, Conscious Parenting, Using Your Emotions
I found myself snapping at a cashier the other day. She was trying, like well-intentioned strangers do, to engage with my three year old. Which is great. But it ends up coming all wrapped up in expectation, and judgement, like so many of our adult interactions. So my...
by HelenaAnn | Mar 2, 2016 | Clear Communication, Enneagram, Practical Spirituality, Relationships
Understanding and accepting our differences actually helps us to see how we are the same. Does that sound strange? It is the best way I can describe how this reality has been coming to me lately. And has inspired this second post in my series on the agreement to...
by HelenaAnn | Jun 9, 2014 | Enneagram, Practical Spirituality, Relationships
The act of longing is beautiful, creative, vulnerable, and…. uncomfortable for me. How is it for you? Longing is an inspiration to change, and melt, and take new shape to find and be something truer, more beautiful. It is a core energy we experience in seeking union,...
by HelenaAnn | May 22, 2012 | Enneagram, Practical Spirituality, Using Your Emotions
The Enneagram Personality System is a wonderful tool for understanding your unique drive, values, and basic fears. There are 9 types, but there are many variations within them. You can read more about all types here. I am a Type 8, the Leader or Challenger. I am...
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