Hi all! I was interviewed some months ago by Mishpacha’s talented writer, Yael Schuster, and I was so excited to finally find the article in this week’s Family First supplement. (Love the title! – Parenting by Number) Yael and I clicked instantly, and there was so much we wanted to talk about, that the interview… Continue reading Enneagram Parenting
Hi all! In today's post, I want to share a commentary from Rashi that appears in this week's Torah portion, Parshas Pinchus, and is relevant to discussions about personality types. After Hashem instructs Moshe on how the Land of Israel will be divided among the tribes, He reiterates the fact that Moshe himself will not… Continue reading Parsha and Personalities
In the previous post, I explained what “The Futile Chase” is and how that plays out for the first four Enneagram types. Today, I will provide a brief overview of the unique desires and fears of the other five types and how they can keep us confined in our box. As with the other types,… Continue reading The Futile Chase – Part II
In a previous post, I discussed how some use personality systems to keep themselves in the confines of their box — forever remaining an apple, while others use it to climb out of their box, becoming a sophisticated version of themselves — the metaphorical apple pie. Just like the apple's essence lives on in the… Continue reading The Futile Chase – Part I
Life has a way of inviting us - both subtly and sometimes not so subtly - to climb out of the self-imposed box that limits our growth. When we encounter someone - whether a parent, spouse, child, sibling, friend, employer, or colleague - who challenges us, we can learn to dig deeper, let go of… Continue reading A Challenge for Change
With much joy and gratitude to Hashem, I am awaiting the publication of my new book, Out of the Box, which is scheduled to be available in stores within the week. In this book, I explore the Enneagram personality system and how it can be used as a self-growth tool. Most people have very strong… Continue reading Of Apple Pies and Personalities
Shaindy Perl 