Know Your Soul
Journeying with the Enneagram
- Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
Joseph Howell suffered from excruciating grief over his son's illness and death in 2008. A clinical psychologist and spiritual teacher, Howell's pain forced him to search his spirituality. An immersion into the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram revealed a pearl of vastly more profound knowledge than personality types. It was an Enneagram of nine soul types and their particular soul qualities. This discovery of the Enneagram of soul beautifully reconnected Howell to aspects of his soul that he was unaware existed. These soul qualities helped heal his overwhelming grief when little else could. This transformative experience led to this groundbreaking work. Years in preparation, this book is unique among those on spirituality and the Enneagram. Besides presenting Enneagram teachings, Howell tells intimate personal stories of how to recognize our soul type's unique qualities, and how the dominant ego becomes transforms into a servant of our soul. During the writing of this book, Howell and his wife, Lark, lost their only other child, Lauren. The Enneagram of soul is a map of truth that sustains their faith and their commitment to this work, even in this second great loss. People searching for deeper meaning and those who have experienced significant grief of any kind will want to read this book. Beginners and advanced students of the Enneagram will also benefit from it because it takes them from Enneagram basics to finer concepts of soul work.
Endorsements (7)
“Joseph Howell’s profound journey into the Enneagram invites us to transcend mere personality traits and explore the soul’s lush landscapes. This transformative book, rich with wisdom and personal stories, guides readers through deep introspection and self-discovery. Howell reveals the soul child—the Enneagram’s less-talked-about gem—encouraging us to unveil our true authenticity and collective consciousness. This odyssey into our genuine selves bridges personal and collective egos to a shared soul.”
“We have fallen out of touch with our soul, both individually and collectively—thus the mess we are in. Joseph Howell prophetically witnesses to a recovery of soul. This is where our true strength lies. A remarkable book, full of redemptive insight and practical guidance for the harnessing of ego and the rebirth of soul.”
“Read this book carefully for you will uncover a magnificent story of transcendence. This book illuminates the journey of transcending the bonds of ego and unleashing the soul. It’s the road map to move from personality to soulality, from the mind to the heart, from I, me, and mine to Thee, Thou, and Thine. An enriching read to transcend knowledge and move into the realms of experience to become one with your soul child and enter the sacred oasis within.”
“In this book, psychologist and master teacher Joseph Howell draws on extensive longtime study and use of the Enneagram, as well as his own life experiences. It is a unique addition to the Enneagram world and an invaluable guide to the deepest wisdom of the Enneagram. Howell effectively explains the mystery of the soul while preserving the wonders and the power of the soul. He is a trustworthy guide. This book is soul-work at its best.”
“Joseph Howell takes the reader on a journey of spiritual adventure. Using the Enneagram Theory of Personality as both map and compass, he invites the reader to discover one’s soul child in the turbulence of life’s flowing river.”
“Know Your Soul is filled with poignant stories about the soul’s journey from ego to essence. Joseph Howell calls this a journey from Enneagram personality type to soulality. It is a journey that helps us to ‘unblock the obstacles to that sacred part of ourselves,’ our true nature that is crying out to be seen. I have read many Enneagram books over the years, and this one has become a favorite. I highly recommend Howell’s spiritually uplifting book.”
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