How the Three Core Emotions Are Influenced Through the Nine Types
Emotions are part of being human. We all feel anger, fear, and shame at some point in our lives. But how we express and deal with these emotions can vary depending on our core emotions. Our core emotion is the one that we feel most strongly and frequently, and it influences how we experience the other two emotions. The Enneagram is a system that describes nine different personality types, each with their own core emotions and emotional patterns. Let's take a closer look at how each type relates to the three core emotions. The Body/Instinctive Triad (8-9-1) These types are driven by their instincts and impulses, and their core emotion is anger. Type 8: The Challenger Anger is very intense and frequent for Type 8s. They feel it as a surge of energy in their body, and they react quickly and forcefully. They usually get angry when they feel vulnerable or threatened. Shame or sadness is often felt after people act on their anger and regret their actions. They may realize they hurt
