![]() ![]() ![]() The more they try to silence these thoughts, the more they seem to flare up uncontrollably. They struggle with obsessive thoughts that are corrupt or evil. The unhealthy One is a deeply conflicted and tormented individual. Like the priest in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, these Ones are quick to judge and condemn what is different from themselves while secretly harboring thoughts that are far from pure or righteous. When you’re around these Ones you feel like you are walking on eggshells for fear of triggering their condemnation. They can never be wrong, even when given objectively verifiable facts. Black-and-white, absolutist thinking is a hallmark of the unhealthy One. Unhealthy Ones are intolerant to others and closed-minded to anyone who shows a different value system from their own. If they can control everything outside themselves then perhaps they can fool themselves into believing they are really okay. Their inner turmoil shows up in an obsessive, controlling nature. Unhealthy Ones fear that they are realizing their worst fear: that they are indeed becoming corrupted or “evil.” They try to control their impulses, justify themselves, or rid themselves of anyone or anything who makes them aware of their corruption. When Ones are unhealthy or immature they can show a dark side that is far from the noble, sensible side that shows up when they are healthy. Their natural integrity inspires others to live with more intention and purpose. They know that nobody is perfect, but they bring out the best in people simply by being present. Tolerance is a hallmark trait of the healthy One. At their best, they are wise, generous, and uplifting. These are types that can push themselves to the brink of exhaustion merely to do what they believe is right. Not sure what your Enneagram type is? Take our free questionnaire here The Dark Side of Each Enneagram TypeĮnneagram Ones have a driving desire to be good and to have integrity. Today we’re going to look at how these types show up at their worst and give some pointers for moving past this stage. Each of the nine Enneagram types can descend into unhealthy behavior when they are using unhealthy coping mechanisms and going to extreme lengths to avoid their core fear. But what happens when we’re at our absolute worst? Today that’s what we’re going to explore. Everyone has a dark side, right? We all have moments where we’re not at our best due to stress, exhaustion, or immaturity. ![]()
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