From Idols To Ideals: How To Stop Worshiping The Idols of Our False Personality and Follow The Path of Our True Essence

28 Jan 2012 - 28 Jan 2012 | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

UNLV Student Union Room 213, Las Vegas

From the Enneagram perspective, the idols of our personality beckon us to security and happiness.  But to reach their promised land, we must pledge our unwavering devotion and fealty to them.  And should we disobey them and take another route, what we are most afraid of will surely come about.  Here we find our “should’s” and “idealizations.”

On the other hand, our essence or genuine self invites us to a deeper security and well-being.  It is a gentle calling, doesn’t use threats, and so is not as easily noticed.  We are accompanied along this path by virtues and ideals.  We’ll discover what are the virtues and ideals of each Enneagram style.

So what keeps us from being spiritual and prods us to go in a not-so-spiritual direction?  Coercion and fear.   We’ll remember when we weren’t encouraged or allowed to be ourselves and explore how we stay connected to our idols — to the inner judges of our should’s and to the outer judges of others’ expectations.  We’ll consider what resources we can marshal to offset these fears and touch into what we are passionate about — what divine aspect God is calling out in us now but we’re afraid to let it.

There will be some input, personal reflection, experiential exercises, type-alike sharing, and large group feedback.
Objectives:

  1. Participants will learn the idols and their promises of each Enneagram style.
  2. Participants will understand the mythical consequences of disobeying their idols.
  3. Participants will understand the fears and coercions associated with their idols.
  4. Participants will explore alternative sources of support and protection other than their idols.
  5. Participants will reflect on what higher aspects of their selves are being called out from them now.

Sponsored by Enneagram Las Vegas

UNLV Student Union Room 213

Tuition: Freewill Donation

Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Contact: Steve Purdom, EnneagramLas Vegas.  Phone 702-277-9330, espurdom@hotmail.com