Enneagram Thinking and Feeling with Types 4 and 5 - Part 1

In this conversation with Kevin Smith and Seth Creekmore, I was gifted with such insight into the way we embrace and avoid our emotions from our unique perspectives. Each type process emotions and feelings differently. Kevin resonates with the type 5 and Seth with type 4. Type five process emotions from their head while type 4 from their heart. It has often been assumed that type 5s have no feelings which couldn't be further from the truth and is, incredibly hurtful. This is why this conversation with these two is so important. Lack of emotional expression on the surface can be a way to protect the depth of feelings within. Just because someone doesn't want you to see their feelings, don't assume they have none or that they're not very aware of them.

On the other hand, type 4's have the ability to connect deeply with their own emotions as well as have a keen sensitivity to and an understanding of others' feelings. As Seth points out, the emotions we choose to not acknowledge and deal with will come out in other ways. This gift allows 4s to help others who may not be in touch with their own to find the freedom to experience them. Resource Info:

I met Seth and Kevin in a professional development course for Certification in Enneagram Applications through Enneagram Georgia facilitated by Nan Henson and Lynda Roberts, Riso-Hudson certified teachers and authorized professionals.

Seth Creekmore: “Creekmore is a cinematic folk artist creating moments to experience the soul. He fancies himself an epicure of all things good and finds himself at home either in a coffee shop or in the middle of a forest always attempting to marry the savage and the suave.”

IG: @creekmoremusic

Website: Creekmoremusic.com

Kevin Smith: IG: @asilentthousand