About

“Beyond the complexities of the mind resides the simplicity and beauty of the heart. Rosemary Hurwitz holds a deep and sophisticated understanding of the Enneagram and it’s personality types. She has a poetic way of interweaving this complex psychological system into practical ways for living a meaningful and purposeful life. I highly recommend her services to anyone searching to discover their truth.”

- Dr. Darren Weissman

Developer of The LifeLine Technique and Author of The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude

I am passionate about teaching and doing life coaching with the ancient and time-honored Enneagram because it empowers people on their journey toward wholeness. We are more integrated in body, mind and spirit when we own our power.

An Enneagram consultation will be a course in first recognizing, and then owning or claiming your (unique) power. The Enneagram, (ennea means nine in Greek and gram means point) is nine pointed figure within a circle, which illustrates the nine universal personality types, and the “map” for each type . We are in all of these types, however, when we take a pen and author our own Enneagram profile, it becomes crystal clear that one type is dominant within us.

SCROLL DOWN TO TAKE A COMPLEMENTARY ENNEAGRAM TYPE DISCERNMENT QUIZ,  FOR A MORE COMPREHENSIVE PROFILE AND ASSESSMENT GO TO THE CONTACT PAGE.

With the Enneagram, you will gain a deepened sense of self, and compassion for yourself as well as other “types.” You will see the different lenses that the nines types use, and how they move through their journey. The nine types, in sequential order, include the “good reformer” the “loving  giver” the “effective achiever” the “original romantic” the “wise observer” the “loyal skeptic” the “joyful epicure” the “powerful protector” and the “peaceful mediator.” If you were to describe yourself with one of these nine types, which would it be? Everyone that has worked with this spiritual map tells me it is their truth. It is the truth of their inner reality, and resonates deep within. My individual clients and workshop participants tell me that they have gained new insights into their own personalities from their Enneagram experience. They also appreciate that it is a practical tool that can be used to improve their relationships.

In a one-hour and fifteen minute session you will learn about your specific type. You will also learn what your authentic value is, that is, the true gifts that you uniquely “bring to the table of life” Your resourceful and non-resourceful characteristics will be reviewed.

You will learn where you “go” on the Enneagram spectrum, that is, to which corresponding type of the nine types do you “receive from” (or attract)  when you are in security or stress. This is a powerful part of the consult because once we know/own what our patterns are in stressful situations or secure ones, we can empower ourselves by choosing interior safety over stress. We “can better catch ourselves” so to speak. We become more functional, more resourceful. We handle ourselves, our lives better and better with this deepened awareness. We live at the “higher end” of who we are called to be.

When we are aware of how to practice living resourcefully we simply do live that way more often. This is the call of everyone – to own their power, and this I know for sure, once the conscious practice and process begins within you, you will only go forward.

Rosemary Hurwitz has a communications degree from Marquette University and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of Chicago.  A former Career Consultant and Corporate Recruiter, Rosemary, a mother of four, had “a calling” to her own deeper work.  In 2000 she enrolled in the  Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University, in Chicago, IL.  This led to receiving her certification in teaching and doing spiritual direction with the Enneagram.

She has over twenty years experience in Career Consulting and in leading Discovery Weekend Retreats with her husband of 29 years.  Discovery,  is a program for engaged couples patterned after Marriage Encounter.

Rosemary has spent ten years studying, teaching and coaching privately with the Enneagram, locally and internationally, in venues that include business, women’s groups, churches, holistic centers, and cruise ship programs.  She received her teaching certification in 2001.

Committed to self-awareness and spiritual growth, she says “It is my deepest desire to assist all interested people to live more resourcefully in their relationships, especially in the foundational one with the self. Coaching them through them through the time-honored Enneagram to deepen awareness, develop compassion and remember their connection to Spirit where they are safe, directed, and joyful is among my greatest joys!”

The Enneagram is a system for understanding the nine universal personality types. It is a profound and practical map for deepening self-awareness, developing compassion, and strengthening your intuition and connection to your spirit.

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A complementary Enneagram type discernment quiz below

to help you get started:

Enneagram Quiz, A type discernment process

Which of the following 9  COLOR CODED summaries best describes you?  Remember you are looking for patterns and habits, where you have your “home.”  This means you know and feel deep down which patterns of behavior are yours.  You may feel like 2 or even 3 summaries “belong to you”  This is fine.  Discernment is a process.  One type may be your core and one a secondary type.  Or you may be feeling your wing style.  Be as honest and vulnerable with yourself as possible.

Your type will emerge soon enough.  Stay with it.

People have told me that I am intense, a dreamer, and dramatic.  I feel things deeply, sometimes it seems as though I feel them more deeply than others.  I long for and dream about things to make it all seem better. I can get sad when I cannot make these things happen, and then it seems like I always am wanting what I cannot have.  It sounds like I am a victim, but I feel abandoned much of the time, or at least when I am down.  I long for happiness and the deep connection with others, yet I seem cut off somehow.  Sometimes it seems that others have it so much better than I do. I guess I am an uncurable romantic.

I am told I am mellow, or laid back, or easy going.  I like to see all sides of an issue and when I am stressed, it is tough for me to differentiate.  When stressed,  I see alot of “shades of grey,” in my thinking and feeling.I do not know what I want sometimes and so I just go along and try to get along with what others want.  I say things like “whatever” or “it doesn’t matter to me.”  If I do not resolve things, I feel that they will just work themselves out most of the time.  Sometimes I go on and on like this passively and then out of the blue, I will get very angry.  People close to me might also say I’m passive-aggressive. I guess I can live vicariously through others.

I am like the rabbit in the yard. I watch and can worry. Or I am like a dog or snake who bites when he is fearful and I can lash out at others when I am experiencing fear or alot of doubt.  I can sense if people are trustworthy or not, and when I feel safe, I can hear my inner voice very strongly, and I can be very loyal.  When something is more familiar or when it is within my realm of comfort, I do not have as much of a problem being suspicious of it.  It is when things get too different from what I am used to that “my ears can perk up, and I can distrust easliy.”  I often ask what is the worst that can happen, hoping to get that out of the way, so I can get on with things.  The world can be threatening, I guess I could be more optimistic.

I like to take charge and have no problem leading a group.  I say what I mean and mean what I say and want others to do the same.  I do not like games that people can play.  If I don’t respect you, you cannot be my authority. If someone acts weak, or helpless, it can really bother me.  It especially bothers me if they do not do anything about it.  Sometimes people say I get loud, bossy and controlling, but I step in when I feel it is necessary. I know how to protect the underdog too, I don’t understand why people would want to hurt someone, and will always stand up for people who are being treated unfairly. I guess I could be more in touch with my own weaknesses and vulnerablities.

I love people.  I am a people person.  People tell me that I am caring, or helpful, and I get so much pleasure out of making people happy.  I often know what they need before they do, or at least I can sense what it is they are needing.I will give alot in my relationships but when I feel that people do not want to give back to me, I can become very resentful, even vindinctive..  After all, I do alot for them and I feel it should be reciprocated.I often avoid my own desires and needs, and many times don’t even know what it is I truly need.  Other people’s needs seem more inviting than my own.  I guess I could pay myself first more often.

I always see a way how to make things better.  It is sometimes hard for me to see things that are incorrect or could be done better, even if it is not my problem.  Some people tell me to not be so rigid or they call me a perfectionist. I can be demanding, but I have strong principles.  I certainly have high expectations for myself.  In fact, I have a critical streak that can be hard to live with. If I don’t do something right, I can beat myself up. Then I can get down on myself for beating myself up. That feels like spinning my wheels.  I know how to have fun too but I am very serious alot of the time. I am a hard work worker and very dependable. If I give you my word you can count on me to come through. I guess I could lighten up.

I don’t like failure or laziness. I like to “walk the talk.” I am very capable, even driven and competitive, and I like being a good team member.  Delegating can be hard for me, especially if the person I am delegating to doesn’t share my drive or love of success. In all my roles, I work to be the best, to be a success.   There is always alot to do in my eyes.  “No rest for the wicked,” they say.  People tell me I am quick and impatient at times, and they often tell me I am ambitious or I get alot done.  The roles I play and image I present often have a greater urgency and seem more important to me than my expressing my feelings, or going deep within myself. When I get depleted, I zone out or collapse. I guess It might help in the long run to share my real feelings more often.

I often like to be alone and not have to deal with alot of people.  “My cave” is where you will find me, or maybe with one person . Learning and collecting new data is appealing for me.  People often tell me that I am bright.  It is hard for me when people want me to share my feelings as I tend to listen to them instead of doing alot of sharing.  I like to see the big picture, and analyze things so I can understand it thoroughly.  It isn’t that I don’t like people, I do, but it just seems more fun sometimes thinking about them after we have been together.  I’m not really a party or “people person,” and sometimes people I know well do tell me I can come across as aloof.  When sharing feelings with people, I need to know them well, and that takes time.  I guess I could reach out to others more.

I am pretty grateful for everything I have.  I think life should be fun and we all shouldn’t be so serious.  There is always something that I can find interesting and get involved in, so I can get distracted, or scattered.  I am an optimist, and like to be positive.   I often have alot of energy for whatever it is that I am into. I always see the glass half full, and while people seem to like that about me, I drive some people crazy because I can jump around when we talk. They might not see how it relates to the topic but I do. Or, they tell me I’m funny. I like to see the big picture of things, and often wonder about it all. When things get tough, making plans, and having something to look forward will give me a lift. I guess being focused and doing less is better for me.

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* answers to quiz -match the summary color with the Enneagram type’s number

enneagram types  4, 9, 6, 8, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7