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FIXATION TO FREEDOM by Eli  Jaxon-Bear

FIXATION TO FREEDOM

The Enneagram of Liberation

by Eli Jaxon-Bear

Pub Date: May 1st, 2019
ISBN: 978-1-73295-235-5
Publisher: New Morning Associates, Inc.

In this motivational guide, Leela Foundation founder and author Jaxon-Bear looks at how to overcome the ego and find true freedom in every area of one’s life.

Everyone, in their heart of hearts, longs to be happy—so why are there so many unhappy people? Jaxon-Bear has dedicated his life to answering that question, spending years traveling and studying different religious disciplines, such as Buddhism and Sufism. The author has created a unique take on the Enneagram, a popular personality-mapping tool that focuses on nine distinct personality types. But rather than seeing that test as a way to put oneself in a rigid box, Jaxon-Bear encourages readers to see it as a guide to what no longer serves them, as this will ultimately pave the way for them to go beyond the limitations of ego. According to the author, there comes a point in everyone’s spiritual journey when they hit a fork in the road and must choose a path to follow: “You can either continue to believe yourself to be a limited ‘me,’ or you can begin to fully examine the false belief that who you are is bound by time and form.” He explores the nine dominant personality types in depth, including their common traits and negative tendencies. He also offers several inspirational quotes by prominent gurus that help to illustrate key points and themes. The book as a whole is divided into three parts that effectively cover the gradual process of “waking up,” which includes examining the nature of reality, deciphering the Enneagram, and entering a final stage of spiritual evolution. The author’s tone is gentle but insistent throughout this book, and he frequently uses terms like “fixation” and “super-ego” to convey the meanings of complex topics in an accessible manner. For those readers who are new to spirituality-based texts or have never practiced self-inquiry, the book may sometimes feel overwhelming. However, those who are already familiar with Buddhist thought and Middle Eastern religious teachings will feel right at home.

A moving exploration of personal and spiritual transcendence.