Posted in reflections, tagged finding one's voice, minority, parental approval, people-pleasing on October 25, 2016| 1 Comment »
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By Margaret Yu (originally written for International Womens’ Day, March 2014)
I don’t have many solid memories of myself as a child. However, the ones I do have are well-planted in my mind.
One memory I have is that of standing before my mirror. I was 7 years old and was preparing my look and outfit for a family photo. (more…)
Posted in Joy, reflections, tagged culture, enneagram, expectations, people-pleasing, personality theory, personality types, self-awareness, self-worth, success-driven on September 10, 2008| 2 Comments »
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by Joy Wong
I recently attended a seminar on a personality theory called the Enneagram. In this theory, there are different personality types, numbered 1-9. The Enneagram personality types delve into the motivations behind our actions, thoughts, and habits. I took the seminar with thirty other chaplains of a mix of different races and ages, and I turned out to be Type 3, labeled the “Achiever” or the “Performer.” (more…)
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