Even though I have all these issues below, I now understand that it is part of who I am, I deeply and completely love and accept myself, I forgive myself and I forgive anyone else who contributed to this situation. Sometimes it’s hard to be me, I acknowledge that I have some challenges like:

• being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world, but that’s ok
• feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all, but that’s ok
• being pressured to be with people when I don’t want to be, but that’s ok
• watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally, but that’s ok

Now that I understand more, I can also choose to transcend and release those energies which are not in my best interest to retain. I now choose to release……

• all fearfulness of the world around me.
• all feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness.
• my fear of being violated or overwhelmed by others.
• my dark and destructive fantasies.
• isolating myself by rejecting others.
• believing that no one can be depended on.
• desiring to antagonize others and ruin their peace of mind.
• being cynical and contemptuous of the normalcy of others.
• fearing that others will exploit me.
• feeling that I am a misfit in life.
• being secretive and hiding from people.
• postponing my emotional needs.
• neglecting my physical health and appearance.
• the agitation and restlessness of my mind.
• feeling that I always need to know more before I do anything.
• avoiding my life by escaping into my mind.

I now choose to appreciate myself for…

• standing back and viewing life objectively
• coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
• my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
• not being caught up in material possessions and status
• being calm in a crisis

I now choose to affirm…

• that I am secure and grounded in the reality of my own life.
• the strength and wonder of my body.
• the value of my inventiveness and sense of humor.
• that I accept uncertainty and abiguity.
• that my life and struggles are meaningful and rewarding.
• that I have faith in the future and in human beings.
• that I reach out to others confidently as an equal.
• that I find serenity in being compassionate toward others.
• that I support others from the fullness of my heart.

Adapted from:
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele, The Enneagram Made Easy
Don Richard Riso, Enneagram Transformations