BASIC DESIRES and THEIR DISTORTIONS
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1.) THE DESIRE TO HAVE INTEGRITY.
(deteriorates into critical perfectionism)
2.) THE DESIRE TO BE LOVED.
(deteriorates into the need to be needed)
3.) THE DESIRE TO BE VALUABLE.
(deteriorates into chasing after success)
4.) THE DESIRE TO BE ONESELF.
(deteriorates into self-indulgence)
5.) THE DESIRE TO BE COMPETENT.
(deteriorates into useless specialization)
6.) THE DESIRE TO BE SECURE.
(deteriorates into an attachment to beliefs)
7.) THE DESIRE TO BE HAPPY.
(deteriorates into frenetic escapism)
8.) THE DESIRE TO PROTECT ONESELF.
(deteriorates into constant fighting)
9.) THE DESIRE TO BE AT PEACE.
(deteriorates into stubborn neglectfulness)
@ENNEAGRAMFULLCIRCLE,
