July 31, 2009

Barbara Rossman

Why I decided to donate a sum on the Founding Benefactor Level.

The Enneagram was one of the first arrows of self-discovery that pointed out focus issues of my type. Once I learned about all the types, I came to a full realization that each of us is unique and also similar. People perceived the world through a completely different lens than I was looking through; they live out their lives through this personal view of the world. That information opened me to compassion and a realization of the difficulties that each of the types has because of their perception and the attendant passion/energy.

I facilitate other groups through The Institute for Inner Growth, run by my husband and me. The Enneagram is present as a living tool within our teachings. It helps others to be more present in relationships and work, and I find that to be most valuable. I am proud to be involved with the Enneagram as a teacher and as a student. I feel that, because of my personal experience of the integrity and value of the Enneagram, I needed to support the AEA in a like manner.

I would encourage those who personally know the value of the Enneagram in their own lives to make a contribution that represents that awareness.

—Barbara