In this episode 7 chapters
- A Map of Obstacles
Palmer reframes the Enneagram as a map of the type-related obstacles to higher states of consciousness.
- Breath, Witness, and Type
A guided practice drops attention into the belly and the present-moment breath, which suspends the type structure.
- Passion as Fuel
Drawing on John of the Cross and Christ's composure in Gethsemane, Palmer shows how each type's driving emotions can become fuel for higher states.
- The Hidden Contemplative Stream
Palmer recalls her early draw to inner silence and the subcultures that kept contemplative practice alive.
- Evagrius and the Nine-Pointed Star
Evagrius interviewed the desert monks about their passions and encoded his map as 'a net of 153 fishes.' Palmer decodes the nine-pointed star and warns against interpretations that distort it.
- Ending the War Within
Stories of foundational spiritual experiences, from a snow-blind skier to a calm businessman, show spirit breaking through.
- Jacob's Ladder of Prayer
A guided practice shows how to relax through suffering, which she calls automatic recreated pain, toward well-being.
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About Helen Palmer
Helen Palmer is an internationally recognized teacher of intuition, and the best-selling author of five works in the human consciousness sector. She is the co-founder of Enneagram Worldwide and the Enneagram Professional Training Program offered by Enneagram Worldwide.
