NEWS

We’ve received more wonderful news about our founder, Dr. Deborah Ooten! Dr. Ooten has been invited to participate in the opening panel at May’s International Enneagram Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. The Connecting Views panel will start the conference and include four past & present International Enneagram Association presidents: Ooten, Maria Jose Munita, Uranio Paes, and Curt Micka.

Research has shown that gratitude is highly correlated with personal happiness. You may have heard the psychobabble term of “confirmation bias” that is backed up by numerous research studies over the years. Confirmation bias means that people will search for and interpret ‘evidence’ to confirm what they already believe. So if you believe everyone is untrustworthy, you will determine that if others do something minor, it will be used as confirmation that they are untrustworthy.

Congratulations Dr. Deborah Ooten and Cathy Hudson! Our founder and faculty member have been selected to present at the International Enneagram Association’s IEA Global Conference in July 2019. They’re looking forward to representing the Conscious Living Center at the year’s biggest Enneagram event.

All types have both positive and negative aspects. And, of course, what is most important is being a thoughtful, caring, kind and understanding human all in the name of love. I absolutely practice all of this with my grandson. So, what are some of the do’s and don’ts of typing children?

Dear friends, we are proud that the Conscious Living Center’s School of Conscious Living is one of just a handful of schools accredited by the International Enneagram Association (IEA). We have been accredited by the IEA for a number of years and are proud to announce that the IEA once again renewed this distinction in 2019. The honor applies to our SCL offerings in Cincinnati, the Middle East, South Korea, and online.

It seems that loving people around us at this time of year can be especially hard. Traditions must be followed, past hurts erupt once more, and a time when magical energy should be everywhere, we struggle to find love for others. We can get in the way of ourselves by attempting to force people and situations to be something they are not.

We’re pleased to share that our founder, Dr. Deborah Ooten, was featured on November’s edition of Midday Cafe, guiding participants through ‘Presencing With Grit and Grace.” If you missed the live broadcast, we’ve included the session for you to watch!”””

Essential oils are also used in a variety of cleaning products we may purchase for use in our homes to add an appealing fragrance to mask many of the harsh chemicals in many common formulations. Did you know that in some over the counter supplements, essential oils may be added to formulas to provide therapeutic benefits which impact health? Many users of these products may not even realize they are ingesting essential oils and don’t realize what a profound effect they can have on their body.

The Enneagram’s scope of possibilities seem to open to us as we loosen our fixations and identifications with the groove of habit we’ve set up. This is an article of faith in the work. However,we may wind up in a place we did not anticipate with much delight,anxiety surprise or even humility. However our introduction to the work occurred, we encounter growth that was not conceivable (or perceivable) before we started the journey home.

During these changing times, it’s essential that we reflect on what’s important in life. At thousands of years old, the Native American Code of Ethics continues to provide spiritual wisdom on living well. Living by these guidelines will help you treat others compassionately, stay in contact with yourself, and remain connected to the physical world.

Many people deal with chronic pain on some scale each and every day as a result of something known as autoimmunity. This can be recognized as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic degenerative disc disease, IBD, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis Fibromyalgia and more. The diagnosis of autoimmune disorder can come in many forms diagnosed by a physician.

1. Develop A Self-Observation Practice Through a self-observation practice we are better able to witness and notice our habitual ways of thinking, feeling and behaving as well as the underlying motivations. Without self-observing we are operating unconsciously. Self-observing enables us to notice without judgment what is arising in consciousness and make more conscious choices. Self-observation is never habitual. It is a conscious act. Being in the breath as much as possible aids in self-observation and helps loosen egoic fixation, bringing about a more expansive inner state.

Why do we need another typology system, particularly one built on a system of 9 types? The hypothesis which seems to fit the two systems is that each system measures a different part of our mental apparatus which Jung calls the psyche. MBTI appears to be concerned with the conscious, cognitive part of the psyche, while the Enneagram is focused on unconscious, motivating forces in the depths of the psyche, perhaps associated with its archetypal structure. The two systems come at the psyche in two contrasting ways.

Every time we use an “always” or “never” statement, we are actually encouraging our partner to view this behavior as a part of themselves. It must be who they are, after all, since they are “always” or “never” engaging in this behavior.

Every time we use an “always” or “never” statement, we are actually encouraging our partner to view this behavior as a part of themselves. It must be who they are, after all, since they are “always” or “never” engaging in this behavior.

Over the last several years, the digital world has become an increasingly important method of attracting business and building connections. Whether we’re employees, own our own business, or a little bit of both, having a solid online presence is more important than ever.

Storytelling is an intricate part of working with the Enneagram. Once we begin to develop the essence of who we are through the practice of the ancient tool, we develop reasoning that leads to the why and how of our personality.

Dr. Deborah Ooten is pleased to announce that she and Dr. Khaled ElSherbini have have established an exclusive relationship that formally establishes The School of Conscious Living Middle East! Congratulations to all as the mission to spread consciousness goes global.

Mark your calendars! Our founder, Dr. Deborah Ooten, will present Enneagram: Understanding Your Personality Type For Effective Communication, as the keynote speaker for the 2018 TriHealth Senior Symposium in Cincinnati.

Join Dr. Deborah Ooten and other master Enneagram teachers at the 2018 Enneagram Global Summit!

The endocannabinoid system is one of the most important physiologic systems involved in human health. As research continues to unveil, it is also one of the body systems that can be most positively influenced through the use of therapeutic essential oils.

It isn’t necessary to delve deeply into metaphysics or deep meditation to notice that we can be self observant. The simple act of taking our mind off the usual circus of scattered,random thoughts, feelings and sensations to focus on a desired area of our body or the flow of impressions we receive makes for subtle but profound changes in our state of mind,and it is in my personal practice of Tai Chi where I’ve come to appreciate this especially, both as an enhancer and reinforcement of the lessons of the Enneagram. This gentle remnant of a Chinese martial art has swelled in popularity worldwide not only as a health enhancer but as meditative tool that quiets the mind, grounds the body and directs the will.

Each Enneagram type has a basic motivation or desire, and our habits are ways we unconsciously try to get our needs met. But it’s all too common for us to form self-talk and behaviors that end up hurting instead of helping us. There’s good news, though: with the right structures and support, all of us have the ability to form long-term habits that help us meet our fullest potential.

To all, It is with great sadness that I write to you. At this time, our beloved Beth O’Hara will be leaving the Conscious Living Center and School of Conscious Living. Please read Beth’s note below to learn more about her future plans.

One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive is “What supplements should I take each day?” I often respond to this by asking the individual what their personal goal is and what they hope to achieve as a result of supplement usage. And what I have experienced over the last twenty plus years of working in the profession of health & wellness that there is a general desire to simply feel better and to have a boost in energy and stamina without the use of stimulants or anything that may stress the already stressed body and mind. As a Wellness Professional I am very selective of what I use for myself in my own daily practice. I do not sacrifice quality to save a few bucks and my health in my number one focused investment. This is what I share with clients and quite honestly anyone who is interested in improving their health and well-being.