This contemplative 7 week Spirit Group series is designed to be a journey of transformation based on the book written by Reverend Nhien Vuong, The Enneagram of the Soul, a 40 Day Spiritual Companion for the 9 Types. Nhien Vuong is a Unity Minister who has written a practical and beautifully written, inspiring guide to using the Enneagram as a framework for the inner work necessary to reclaim our wholeness.
In her words: “….this book intends to steer you gently yet firmly away from the trap of identifying with your personality so you can live more and more from your divine nature. This includes operating less from the filtered limiting and fixating lens of your Ennea- type and more from a freedom to experience reality in its dark and immense beauty.”
The spirit group will be structured around 3 elements:
- The contemplative practices described and recommended in the book.
- Focusing on one growth “activation” per week. These activations of your innate potential are designed to catalyze and support your journey of conscious awakening. They include a short lesson and invitation, affirmations, and reminders. Each one has a theme and is written with specific focus for each type. We will share our experience weekly and celebrate our growth and insights with a potluck week seven.
- Type-themed prayers.
Prerequisites: purchasing the book, suggested reading to Page 49.
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If you are unfamiliar with the Enneagram, the book provides a brief introduction and type description or you can view Ann’s series of videos on YouTube that will provide an introduction. Here’s the link:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLxpU_WoO3hb_Kvzwr5_Qu1_TYWuYaXrA&si=ff6hAVDT81
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Do you need to know your type? It would be helpful but not necessary. You can explore your type through reading and participating in the group. If you are interested in testing, the following test was created by an Evanston resident and Enneagram expert, Dr. Jerry Wagner: www.wepss.com
Rev. Kurt and Ann read the book this summer and did many of the activations in order to evaluate the book and activations for use in a Spirit Group. They both experienced moments of insight, healing and transformation.
Group Facilitator: Ann Petrus Baker is certified in the Enneagram Spectrum and is fully committed to her own journey of healing and awakening and intends to bring her full presence to each session. Her business name is Essence Health. www.annpetrusbaker.com
About SpiritGroups: SpiritGroups are free, multi-week small groups. Each session builds on the last, so participants are encouraged to commit to attending every week.
Dates: Thursdays October 23 - December 11
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: In Person at Unity on the North Shore
Cost: SpiritGroups are always free.
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