Episode Description
Enneagram Type 6s, called The Loyalist, live in a zone of constant questioning as they strive to be dependable for those they care about. They often wish that they had a cause to dedicate their life to which they could completely trust and that they had the support of others whom they could completely trust. Famous examples include Woody Allen, Adolf Hitler, Jason Alexander, and Larry David.
In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 6 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 6’s life by looking at their journey through the Levels of Consciousness from their healthiest to their average to their most destructive ways of operating. We close the episode by offering a critical type-tailored practice to help 6s rise up in consciousness and be the best version of themselves.
This episode is designed to help Type 6s thrive in their personal and professional lives by fostering a deeper understanding of their insecurities and motivations. It’s also an invaluable resource for friends, partners, and colleagues of Type 6s who wish to better support and relate to them.
Podcast Hosts: Rasanath Das and Hari Prasada Das
Highlights
[0:50) The Essence Qualities of alertness, courage, and devotion
[3:00] The Basic Fear of everything falling apart
[4:30] The simultaneous feeling of wanting responsibility but also being scared of it
[6:00] The Basic Desire of being supported and supportive
[7:00] Creative Consciousness. The image of the 9/11 firefighters. The courage and devotion to face difficult challenges
[11:30] Japan has a Type 6 culture. The CEO bows to the janitor.
[12:30] Controlling Consciousness. Anxiety as an every moment experience because I don’t trust.
[14:20] Trying to get everyone to sign on the dotted line
[15:30] The experience of going shopping for jeans
[16:30] Are you with me or are you against me?
[17:20] Trying to put on a mask of confidence even when I am not confident
[18:00] Destructive Consciousness. Defensive attacks on people that are not with me.
[19:30] Trust to doubt to suspicion to distrust to paranoia
[20:00] The practice to rise up the Levels of Consciousness. Become extremely aware of catching myself second guessing myself
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About the podcast: Two former monks, a former startup founder and CEO, and a former equity derivatives trader dive into how to be our best selves, free from the ego. Our egos are the identities we create for ourselves and wish the world to validate, but when we are not seen as we want to be, we feel insecure. This podcast lives at the intersection of leadership and spirituality. It will help you understand your ego and shed light on your inner world so that you can act with greater clarity, compassion, and the freedom to be your best self.
