Pepa the Romantic – Enneagram 4

You know those creative types? The suffering artist, that person who seems to have this deep well of emotions the rest of us only dabble in? You know an Enneagram 4, and like Encanto’s Tia Pepa, they can be both nourishing and overwhelming. How do we keep from getting blown away by these Romantics’ wild emotions? And what’s their path to flourishing?

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Luisa the Performer – Enneagram 3

Do you know a person who seems to have an extra four hours in their day? That go-to person to get anything – and everything! – done? That magnetic personality who puts the Oh! in Overachieving – they’re an Enneagram 3. And just like Encanto’s Luisa, there’s a lot going on under the surface that we don’t see. So how can we help these workaholics find flourishing?

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Julieta the Helper – Enneagram 2

Who doesn’t love a helping hand? A thoughtful present at just the right time? But nothing can turn those gifts sour faster than finding out they come with strings attached. If you’ve been on the receiving end of an underhanded offering, then you might know an Enneagram 2. But if you know a healthy 2 – like Encanto’s Mama Julieta, then you know the balm of healing and harbor they provide. So how can we identify the Twos in our midst? What is their path to wholeness? And how do the rest of us help them flourish?

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Isabela the Perfectionist – Enneagram 1

Do you know that person whose standards are higher than anyone else you know? They have a drive to excel that the rest of us find intimidating. And yeah… they can be a little judgy. What we don’t realize is that these Perfectionists reserve their harshest judgments for… themselves. So what’s the path to flourishing for an Enneagram 1? And how can the rest of us love them well?

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