We as a communal species are at a pivotal point in our human evolution where we are faced with the need for a critical course correction. Our reality is changing, power dynamics are shifting, and marginalized communities are redefining their place in this world. This metamorphosis, like all aspects of change, naturally creates fear and conflict as the current dominant culture clings to and fights for the familiar comforts of the way things were. Inherent in the definition of the word culture is the way that people do things. Culture defines what is acceptable and what is not. We explore culture through the lens of "othering" and the way in which our dimensions of diversity affect how we navigate through life. In our exploration, we begin to uncover how we have been taught to categorize certain aspects of these bodies, to lay the foundation for how we have treated and viewed one another.

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A fundamental flaw in our foundation is the failure to pick up the mirror and do the work of coming to fully understand ourselves as individuals who ultimately become part of a collective community in a societal structure. The foundational aspect of evolution is the survival of the fittest through natural selection, but the broader view of this concept is that communities rather than individuals are more likely to survive. Communities rely on cooperation and mutually beneficial practices; generosity, compassion, contribution, and support are key elements in determining a community’s survival. The social construct of race and the ensuing process of classifying humans are designed to divide our communities into dichotomous hierarchical systems that directly oppose successful human evolution. If we choose not to come together as a species to address these threats to our existence the outcome will inevitably be a rapid descent into complete chaos which only reinforces the divides. The healing process for humanity begins with doing our own inner work as individuals and identifying and uprooting the origins of our divisions, divisions held at an individual level and sustained at a collective level. We must find a way to address where these divisions dwell within us, and how they have affected the way in which we navigate our world. 

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The Enneagram, when studied and implemented correctly, teaches us how to be together in community through connection and interrelatedness. Our ability to relate to one another is dependent on how we invest our time and efforts into understanding the connections

 

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People of Color are dying unnecessarily around the world. People who identify with the Gender & Sexual Diversity Community are dying unnecessarily around the world. The socioeconomically disadvantaged are dying unnecessarily around the world. Our sisters, brothers, and siblings are being pushed to the margins of society based on a myriad of factors relating to their dimensions of diversity. Humans from all different backgrounds are still being harassed, bullied, and subjugated to inhumane treatment that steals our dignity and robs us of our humanity. It is past time for us to all step up and become accountable for the evolution of our species. This is not easy work. This is an intentional engagement of our 3 centers to strengthen our knowledge awareness and skills to bring all of humanity together as one race. The human race.  Part of embracing all of humanity requires that we do our individual work and bring ourselves together in a community of conscious allies.

 

The collective work is to face our biases. By doing this, we interrupt our unconscious bias that is always operating in the background on autopilot.  It is only when we surface our stereotypes that we can begin to peel back the layers of fear that cause us to continuously re-enact our human drama. If you are a student or teacher of the Enneagram, there is intentional work that is needed to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion through our 9 different lenses. This is work that I have taught in organizations for over 20 years, and this is the time to bring this work out into the world to a collective body of Enneagram practitioners as a part of our ongoing work.  

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For Enneagram practitioners that are working with businesses, IDEA may be a missing part of your skillset and offering to organizations. Our approach to traditional "DEI" work is unparalleled as we incorporate the wisdom of the Enneagram to bring Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism awareness to heal humanity and reconnect people across differences. For individuals who are looking to do the inner work necessary to move from apathy into advocacy, this class is your way in. Once you have learned to start healing the wounds in yourself you can begin your journey to heal humanity.

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Participants who enroll must read Know Justice Know Peace prior to the start of this program.

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The Enneagram Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism Certification Program is a highly regarded IEA Accredited Training Program for therapists, teachers, coaches, and Enneagram practitioners. If you are a student or teacher of the Enneagram, there is intentional work that is needed to embrace inclusion diversity, equity, and anti-racism through our 9 different lenses. 

 

Learn how to advocate for all of humanity by: 

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• using the Enneagram as a cornerstone of IDEA tools to help create social equity and eliminate institutional bias. 

• uncovering how our self-identification and our individual Humanity Mosaic affect how we navigate through the world

• understanding the intention versus the impact of language such as: white fragility, power, privilege, disparity, marginalized communities, and social justice. 

• embracing our similarities, exploring differences and celebrating our common ground.

• exploring unconscious bias through 9 different lenses.

• examining how our fixation and passion of Enneagram type stops us from being active as a cultural ally.

• working with the Enneagram Lines and Arrows to help unlock some of the inherent fear across differences.

• standing firmly in the space of a “cultural ally” to intervene when microaggressions and daily indignities are present.

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