Sunday, March 29, 2009

Self-mastery

The Chinese philosopher, Lau Tzu (6th Century BC), says this about Self-Mastery:

Those who know others are intelligent; those who know themselves have insight,
Those who master others have force; those who master themselves have strength.

Mastering yourself means you know you are in Chicago and not Boston; and you are ready to chart and travel your course to get to your destination, your New York.

And what does your New York look like?

Well, according to Enneagram if you are a predominant 7, for example, your destination is to become a focused inspirer; someone who has the ability to present a viewpoint that something that seems impossible can actually be done. You use your natural strengths: your enthusiasm, quick mind, upbeat friendliness, inquisitive imagination to help others find their voice.

If you are a 7, you would practice to listen fully to others, to go inward and to develop your emotional repertoire.

At our LPG meeting last Friday, we were inspired already by the one among us who has stepped up to take the Type 7 journey.

What about the rest of us? Are we ready to get to our New York?






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