The Real Enneagram, a Podcast by the Institute for Conscious Being
The Real Enneagram is not just about personality- it's a spiritual quest.
A podcast delving into the spirituality of the Enneagram and its applications for growing in consciousness. Produced by the Institute for Conscious Being.
Hosted by Nanette Mudiam, ICB faculty member, Scott Smith, and Dr. Joe Howell, ICB founder and author of Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram's Forgotten Passageway, and Know Your Soul: Journeying With The Enneagram.
Music provided by Drexel Rayford, ICB faculty member.
Learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, and the spirituality of the Enneagram: theicb.info
Discover more of Drexel's music at: vagrantschapel.com
The Real Enneagram, a Podcast by the Institute for Conscious Being
Episode 212: Spiritual Pilgrimages and the Oracle of Delphi
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In the second half of our conversation with Dr. Renee Harmon, the ICB team dives deep into the transformative power of the spiritual pilgrimage. Drawing from her book Life Hikes and her experiences traveling with the Institute for Conscious Being to Greece, Renee explores the "Hero's Journey" as a metaphor for our ongoing life paths.
This episode uncovers how conscious travel challenges us to step outside of our egos and connect with ancient, holy spaces in a deeply personal way. Bringing these grand themes back home, the hosts also discuss the practical, everyday realities of using the Enneagram to navigate close family dynamics.
In this episode, you will hear:
- How the concept of the Hero's Journey teaches us that whether we venture out or stay put, we are all traveling toward a closer version of our true selves.
- A moving story about visiting the Oracle of Delphi and realizing that the answers we seek are already held within us.
- The challenges of seeing your own disintegrated ego behaviors mirrored in other people.
- How understanding the Enneagram types of adult children (and their integration arrows) can completely shift your perspective and parenting approach.