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We are all being formed by something. At our workshop Saturday we devoted time to seeking out the lies/narratives that form us and how the Holy Spirit can use the Enneagram to help us know the truth, and let the truth bring freedom. We are look forward to more times like this in the future!

Join us Saturday January 25th for an enlightening day of learning, reflection and self-discovery at the Sabbath Life Abbey. To register and learn more visit the
www.thesabbathlife.comevents (link in profile)

Knowing ourselves more deeply opens up our ability to know God and go deeper into apprenticeship to Christ. In our upcoming workshop we will explore this principle and learn how we can use the Enneagram as a tool. By Learning about what forms us, we can intentionally replace false narratives with what is true.

Sign up today and join us on Saturday January 25th at the abbey. The workshop will be from 12 to 5 and cost $60 to attend. If the expenses is a hindrance, reach out to SabbathLife for assistance.

Our desire is for everyone in attendance to learn how to hear the voice of the Lord more clearly and better walk in his ways. 🌿

Happy New Year!
As we close out and reflect on this year, we also look forward to what the year ahead has in store. For us, we are excited to announce that we will partnering with for our first Enneagram workshop on Jan 25!
This workshop will focus on how we can use the Enneagram as a tool for spiritual formation and self-reflection. We will be discussing the narratives we believe about ourselves, how the Gospel of Christ answers these stories, how the Enneagram relates to how we change in light of the Gospel, and how we can craft a Rule of Life to help us reinforce the truth through the perspective of our created personalities.
For registration and more information, please visit Sabbath Life’s website! We look forward to seeing you all!

A huge growth step for a type 5 is to realize that their bodies are actually a key to gaining wisdom. The more they learn to tap into the emotions they feel, and connect with their physical self, the greater self-wisdom they will gain. This can be hard to navigate on your own. An enneagram coach can be a kind friend to lead them on this journey of vulnerable discovery. 🌿

Type Fours fear being intrinsically ordinary and emotionally stifled. Working with a certified Enneagram can help them realize their extraordinary selves and see their emotions as a divine gift.
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The vice of Deceit can be a major blind spot for type 3s. They are often surprised by the reality that they are even deceiving themselves. An enneagram coach can be a gentle friend to guide 3s into accepting themselves as they are and learning to grow from a place of self acceptance.
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Twos often struggle with finding worth and connection only through their helpfulness or service to others. Sometimes it takes an outside voice to help them see this pattern clearly and make practical changes that lead to a healthy balance of service and independence.
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Every type can benefit from coaching in unique ways.
Type 1s struggle with identifying their inner critical voice for themselves. Some times it takes an outside voice to help us see ourselves more clearly.
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A thoughtful quote from Ruth Haley Barton in “Invitation to Solitude and Silence.”

Our August book recommendation is “Invitation to Silence and Solitude” by Ruth Haley Barton. We have been taking the time to highlight Silence and Solitude through the lens of each Enneagram type. This book by Ruth Haley Barton is an amazing next step introduction to the practice. The author walks you gently through the practice, why it’s important, and practical steps to take to begin your personal journey into silence and solitude. The Lord said “Come to me all who are weary “ and the goal of this book is to help guide our weary souls to him.

As a type 9, the idea of being alone and quiet is not intimidating to me. What is the challenge of Silence & Solitude is to make my time intentional. There is a difference between zoning out or daydreaming, and intentional time alone with the Lord. I have found that being in nature helps to ground me in reality and connect me to my creator. I hope this little insight is helpful to my fellow 9s and that we all find true rest with the Lord.
- Hartley
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