Sunshine
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I came across something today that surprised me. It was a tiny description of self-preservational fours. I hadn't realized that fours could actually be very present-focused and (physical) comfort-focused. Perhaps it was a bad description. I don't know. Anyway, here it is:
I just wanted some comments/feedback. So far my understanding of the enneagram system and each of its types extends only to what I've been able to read on the internet so I'd love feedback about this or actually anything about fours in general. Fours are one of the types that catch my interest...they seem sort of different in a very appealing way.
Thanks.
http://theenneagram.blogspot.com/2007/09/type-4.html said:Self-Preservation 4 - Seeking Safety/Comfort
Udit Patel "The Sensualist (Ichazo's "Reckless/Dauntless")"
Self-Preservation Fours focus their envy and hypersensitivity on their concerns about their immediate environment and on their quest for physical comfort. They attempt to deal with emotional issues by surrounding themselves with as much luxury and beauty as they can afford, by indulging in their favorite foods, and by giving themselves "consolation prizes" for their suffering. They might be disappointed about a job situation or a failing relationship, and so stay up late at night drinking expensive cognac and watching a favorite movie. Self-Pres Fours are particularly sensitive to comfort issues—the temperature of a room, the quality of the lighting, the humidity or lack of it, the weather—all produce powerful emotional responses. Self-Pres Fours become frustrated that the environment is insufficiently attuned to their personal needs. Attempts to control the environment and self-indulgence in rich foods, drink, drugs, or other sensual distractions can exhaust Self-Pres Fours, leaving them unable to function well outside of their own narrowing world.
I just wanted some comments/feedback. So far my understanding of the enneagram system and each of its types extends only to what I've been able to read on the internet so I'd love feedback about this or actually anything about fours in general. Fours are one of the types that catch my interest...they seem sort of different in a very appealing way.
Thanks.