enneagram
Enneatype 2
P R I D E • S A D N E S S • H U M I L T Y
Shadow (weaknesses)
In imbalance, Enneatype 2’s are known for their tendency to manifest behaviors of over-involvement in the lives of others, constantly seeking external validation and recognition. They may fall into patterns of emotional manipulation and excessive self-sacrifice, neglecting their own needs and well-being. In addition, they may experience emotional dependency and have difficulty setting healthy boundaries in their relationships.
Ego Characteristics: Indulgent, Manipulative, Victimizer, Flatterer, Jealous
Idealizes: The Helper idealizes being needed and loved for his generosity and sacrifice on behalf of others.
Desires: Desires to be appreciated, loved and valued for his or her contribution and care for others.
Avoids: He avoids feeling insignificant or despised, as well as the possibility of being rejected or abandoned.
Greatest fear: The Helper’s greatest fear is being rejected or unloved, which can generate a feeling of worthlessness and being discarded by others.
Defense Mechanism: The Helper’s defense mechanism is denial of his or her own needs and desires, focusing on satisfying those of others to gain acceptance and love.
Resists: Resists acknowledging their own needs and asking for help, as they tend to be more focused on the needs of others.
Self-image: The Helper sees themselves as a generous, compassionate, and helpful person who cares about the welfare of others.
How he/she manipulates: The Helper manipulates through emotional manipulation and fulfillment of others’ needs to gain recognition and affection.
Personality Disorder (when highly imbalanced): Dependent.
Light (qualities)
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In balance, Enneatypes 2 are known for their generosity, empathy and ability to provide support and care for others. They are warm, compassionate and attentive to the emotional needs of others. They have a natural ability to connect with people and offer help in a selfless way. Balanced Enneatype 2s are also able to set healthy boundaries in their relationships, taking care of both themselves and others. They are efficient, reliable collaborators and strive to create harmony and well-being in their environment. Overall, their altruism and commitment to caring and service make Enneatype 2s a valuable resource to those around them.Essential C
Essential characteristics: Welcoming, Altruistic, Kind, Caring, Supportive.
Essential Quality: As Enneatype 2 they have a deep connection and capacity to give and receive love. They are caring, compassionate and genuinely concerned about the well-being of others. Their main focus is to provide emotional support and help meet the needs of those around them.
Life Learning: Love yourself and become your own best friend.
Psychological challenge: How will they love me if I am selfish and prioritize myself?
Deep connection: They have the ability to establish deep connections with people, creating close and meaningful relationships.
Drive for improvement: Enneatype 2 can learn to take care of themselves while still being a source of support and help to others. This involves finding a balance between giving and receiving, learning to accept support from others, and cultivating a healthy and balanced relationship with themselves. In doing so, they can experience deeper personal growth and greater satisfaction in their relationships and life in general.
Altruism: Enneatype 2s have a genuine desire to help others and strive to make those around them feel loved and valued.
consciousness
Why know your ego
By knowing their ego, Enneatype 2s can identify when they are overstepping their own boundaries or sacrificing their own needs for the sake of others. This gives them the opportunity to set healthy boundaries and find a balance between caring for others and caring for themselves.
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Triad
In the Enneagram, the “triad” refers to one of the fundamental aspects of the enneatype that are classified into three main groups. These clusters represent three centers of intelligence or predominant approaches to processing information and coping with the world. Each of these clusters is associated with three specific personality types.
Emotional triad: Enneatype 2, also known as the Helper or Lover, belongs to the Heart or Emotion triad. The Heart triad is characterized by having a stronger connection to emotions and being motivated by the need to be loved, appreciated and valued. Enneatypes in this triad tend to be more focused on relationships and managing emotions.
Centering: With qualities of 4 they may also have a greater ability to set healthy boundaries and recognize their own needs, as well as to accept and love themselves as they are. They are able to connect with their authenticity and express their uniqueness in a balanced way.
Decentering: If they decenter toward enneatype 8, they may show more dominant and controlling characteristics. They may become more focused on power and getting what they want, even at the expense of others. They may feel the need to control situations and people around them in order to gain the security and recognition they crave.
Enneatype 2
Characteristics
Message lost in childhood
The missing message for Enneatype 2 is that they deserve love and appreciation simply for being themselves, without having to constantly provide for others.
Triad
Enneatype 2 belongs to the Heart/Feeling Triad. The emotional triad includes enneatypes 2, 3 and 4, and is characterized by having an intimate connection with emotions and a strong influence of feelings in their way of perceiving and relating to the world..
Fixing
The fixation of Enneatype 2 is Flattery, seeking to gain the favor and attention of others through their service and care.
Passion
The passion of Enneatype 2 is Pride, which manifests as a need to be needed and appreciated by others.
What is your focus
Enneatype 2 focuses attention on the needs of others, seeking ways to care for and serve others in order to gain love and acceptance.
Principal motivación
Enneatype 2s actively seek opportunities to provide support and assistance to others, whether emotionally, physically, or in any other way possible. Through their altruistic actions, they expect to receive love, recognition and gratitude. They care deeply about meeting the needs and desires of others, and often put themselves second to ensure that others are well taken care of.
Unconscious message received in childhood
The unconscious message received by the Enneatype 2 in childhood is that they will only be loved and valued if they put themselves at the service of others and satisfy their needs..
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WINGS
Enneatype 2 may have wings that refer to adjacent numbers on the enneatype circle, i.e., enneatype 1 and enneatype 3. Wings are subtypes that influence the personality and behavior of the main enneatype, in this case, Enneatype 2.
Enneotype 2 wing with tendency to enneotype 1:
may exhibit more perfection and correctness oriented traits. Twos with wing One may be more disciplined and self-demanding in their quest to help others. They may have a strong sense of ethics and fairness, and may be more organized and structured in their approach.
Enneotype 2 wing with tendency to enneotype 3:
may exhibit more success and image-oriented traits. Twos with a Three wing may be more energetic and achievement-oriented. They may have a greater ability to adapt to different situations and may show a greater concern for their image and how they are perceived by others.
enneatype 2 at its best version
Conscious actions
Understanding your enneatype is vital for your consciousness/spiritual development process, because it allows you to see and recognize what you are doing unconsciously in response to your woundedness. If you have reached this point it is because you want to generate a change and act from your consciousness and not from your ego, in other words from your love and not from your fear. Here are some suggested routes of conscious action for you to begin to generate a change.
Conscious actions for Enneatype 2 involve developing self-esteem and learning to set healthy boundaries, recognizing and meeting your own needs, and cultivating relationships based on reciprocity and mutual care.
Practice self-care:
Spend time and energy meeting your own needs and taking care of yourself. Remember that you also deserve love and attention.
Set healthy limits:
Learn to say “no” when necessary and set clear boundaries in your relationships. Recognize that you can’t help everyone all the time.
Cultivate self-awareness::
Pay attention to your own emotions, needs and desires. Learn to identify your own motivations and priorities.
Practice empathy for yourself:
Treat yourself with the same compassion and understanding that you give to others. Acknowledge your own weaknesses and mistakes without judging yourself harshly.
Seek help and support when you need it:
Don’t be afraid to ask others for help when you need it. Accept that you too deserve to be cared for and supported by others.
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