3 Gal Pals and 2 Queens (my boyfriend Pete & I) at The No Kings Protest 2026
Inspiration in Dark Times
Year 11 of Exploring
The 9 Points of View
In Literature, Film & Community
Hard Times Call for Heroes: Type Themes in Positive Resistance
Learn how we might expand our minds, hearts & systems
We can see that folks have varying responses to the authoritarian abuse of The Precariously Free People of this Country, but if educated about our own preferred values and natural skills, we can also make unique effective contributions to the movement back to freedom. This academic year, we find Models of Hope and Encouragement in 9 Selections on Good Character.
How do people resist in hard times? How do they find resilience-- using their heads, their hearts and their wills?
Meet inspiring characters who show us that certain type strategies can clarify values, thwart the oppressors, recruit allies, and effectively support change for the greater good. We celebrate Shirley Chisholm (1st black woman presidential candidate) who frequently just cut to the chase: “I don’t need your love, I need your vote!” as we explore Type 3 Themes and see how they & we might connect with others to support positive change. Meet Harvey Milk (America's 1st openly gay elected city official) who cheered “You gotta give ‘em hope!” as we explore Type 7 Themes and see how they & we might plan our advocacy strategically and with joy; all this alongside visiting the surprisingly late rising of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Witness the career and public ministry of Fred Rogers (tireless children’s public TV advocate) who included us all: “It’s you I like. Won’t you be my neighbor?” as we explore Type 9 Themes and see how they & we might still enact a broader vision for all. How about a look at The Cardinal modeling Type 1 Idealist themes in the fictional political thriller Conclave? And who doesn't just like watching a kick-ass Type 8 push through unjustified boundaries?
Need a boost in dark times?
Need a hero who shows hope for the next era in their own way?
If you talk type, you should be with us October thru March!
Learn how we might expand our minds, hearts & systems
We can see that folks have varying responses to the authoritarian abuse of The Precariously Free People of this Country, but if educated about our own preferred values and natural skills, we can also make unique effective contributions to the movement back to freedom. This academic year, we find Models of Hope and Encouragement in 9 Selections on Good Character.
How do people resist in hard times? How do they find resilience-- using their heads, their hearts and their wills?
Meet inspiring characters who show us that certain type strategies can clarify values, thwart the oppressors, recruit allies, and effectively support change for the greater good. We celebrate Shirley Chisholm (1st black woman presidential candidate) who frequently just cut to the chase: “I don’t need your love, I need your vote!” as we explore Type 3 Themes and see how they & we might connect with others to support positive change. Meet Harvey Milk (America's 1st openly gay elected city official) who cheered “You gotta give ‘em hope!” as we explore Type 7 Themes and see how they & we might plan our advocacy strategically and with joy; all this alongside visiting the surprisingly late rising of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. Witness the career and public ministry of Fred Rogers (tireless children’s public TV advocate) who included us all: “It’s you I like. Won’t you be my neighbor?” as we explore Type 9 Themes and see how they & we might still enact a broader vision for all. How about a look at The Cardinal modeling Type 1 Idealist themes in the fictional political thriller Conclave? And who doesn't just like watching a kick-ass Type 8 push through unjustified boundaries?
Need a boost in dark times?
Need a hero who shows hope for the next era in their own way?
If you talk type, you should be with us October thru March!
October 2026 thru March 2027
10 Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Online/Zoom
Teaching & Exploring with type-focus panelists
All students in the program attend, generally every 3 weeks.
10 Small Group Discussions with Dale, same week as Mondays (you pick one)
10 Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Online/Zoom
Teaching & Exploring with type-focus panelists
All students in the program attend, generally every 3 weeks.
- October 5th: Welcome & Orientation for All
- October 19th: Spotlight & Type 6 Themes
- November 9th: Milk, The Darkest Hour & Type 7 Themes
- November 30th: Brian Swimme & Type 5 Themes
- December 14th: Shirley Chisolm & Type 3 Themes
- January 4th: CODA and Type 4 Themes
- January 25th: Jesus Christ Superstar & Type 2 Themes
- February 15th: Mr. Rogers & Type 9 Themes
- March 8th: Lhakpa Sherpa & Type 8 Themes
- March 29th: Conclave & Type 1 Themes
10 Small Group Discussions with Dale, same week as Mondays (you pick one)
- Tues Evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm -online (2 seats left)
- Weds Mornings 10:00a-Noon -online
- Weds Evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm -online
- Thurs Eves 6:30-8:30pm -planned inperson in NW Pdx, tuition supports space rental (5 seats left)
Keith Haring, Totems: Jordan Schnitzer Collection
This course explores character in the face of resistance and struggle,
and ways to persevere working for The Good, The True, The Beautiful.
Mental Planning Focus: 6/7/5 Themes Get Us Investigating Truth and Strategizing
Type 6 Loyal-Skeptic Trooper Themes: Meet the cautious yet persevering reporters @ The Boston Globe's Spotlight (film). Not a great day for The Catholics, but a great day for those of us who benefit from those who The Enneagram World once referred to as The Devil's Advocates. A case for why we need The Free Press in dark times and in oppressive patriarchies.
Type 5 Investigator-Observer Themes: Brian Swimme (book/documentary) is a model of energized scientific and spiritual inquiry, towards omniscience and a trust in the forces of creation! Any book or lecture by him shows incredible wisdom, generous engagement, and perseverance to help a world of lost people understand their home in the universe.
Type 7 Remover-of-Obstacles Themes: America's First Openly Gay Man elected to a citywide office, Harvey Milk (book or film) & British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (film) both exemplify optimism, thinking ahead and wanting freedom for others. Harvey Milk: "You gotta give them hope!"
Type 6 Loyal-Skeptic Trooper Themes: Meet the cautious yet persevering reporters @ The Boston Globe's Spotlight (film). Not a great day for The Catholics, but a great day for those of us who benefit from those who The Enneagram World once referred to as The Devil's Advocates. A case for why we need The Free Press in dark times and in oppressive patriarchies.
Type 5 Investigator-Observer Themes: Brian Swimme (book/documentary) is a model of energized scientific and spiritual inquiry, towards omniscience and a trust in the forces of creation! Any book or lecture by him shows incredible wisdom, generous engagement, and perseverance to help a world of lost people understand their home in the universe.
Type 7 Remover-of-Obstacles Themes: America's First Openly Gay Man elected to a citywide office, Harvey Milk (book or film) & British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (film) both exemplify optimism, thinking ahead and wanting freedom for others. Harvey Milk: "You gotta give them hope!"
Relational Focus 3/4/2 Themes Show Relations and Connections for The Greater Good
Type 3 Model, Coach & Leader Themes: U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisolm was a groundbreaking and ceiling-shattering inspirational leader, the first African-American Woman Candidate for U.S. President. Famously said: I don't need your love, I need your vote. Cut to the chase, we got work to do (documentary or film).
Type 4 Romantic & Artist Themes: Some of you may remember my Type Four theme choice years ago:,Willa Cather's novel about a girl finding her own voice as an artist and as an individual: Song of the Lark. Here's the archetype again. Grab kleenex for the three-time Academy Award Winner CODA, exploring how to shine through when you have your own way of being in a world that is not speaking your language or singing your song (film).
Type 2 Supporter & Connector Themes: Well, it doesn't get any better for The Twos to be compared with Jesus of Nazareth, and you'll find a full-fledged human being with deep love (but also questions on pride) in this Rock Opera... just try not to dance or cry (a rock-opera). Prefer a novel? Read The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantakis.
Type 3 Model, Coach & Leader Themes: U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisolm was a groundbreaking and ceiling-shattering inspirational leader, the first African-American Woman Candidate for U.S. President. Famously said: I don't need your love, I need your vote. Cut to the chase, we got work to do (documentary or film).
Type 4 Romantic & Artist Themes: Some of you may remember my Type Four theme choice years ago:,Willa Cather's novel about a girl finding her own voice as an artist and as an individual: Song of the Lark. Here's the archetype again. Grab kleenex for the three-time Academy Award Winner CODA, exploring how to shine through when you have your own way of being in a world that is not speaking your language or singing your song (film).
Type 2 Supporter & Connector Themes: Well, it doesn't get any better for The Twos to be compared with Jesus of Nazareth, and you'll find a full-fledged human being with deep love (but also questions on pride) in this Rock Opera... just try not to dance or cry (a rock-opera). Prefer a novel? Read The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantakis.
Kinesthetic Focus: 9/1/8 Themes Show Attention to Power, Impact And Results
Type 9 Mediator Themes: Mr. Rogers found his northstar in children's pubic television, hit the gas and let nothing thwart his kind leadership style (documentary, not a dramatization). Compare this man's style of leadership and his effect with what is on the news today...
Type 1 Idealist-Reformer Themes: The character of Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in a sea of vipers shines with a clear earnestness and integrity (book or film). The film is a grand award-winning surprise on institutional ethics. At least in fiction here: It's A Great day for The Catholics!
Type 8 Protector Themes: Lhakpa Sherpa proves nothing can stop her from making a big impact for women and for her people (documentary). She shows as much vulnerability as she does strength, an amazing trek over and over again. Bam!
Type 9 Mediator Themes: Mr. Rogers found his northstar in children's pubic television, hit the gas and let nothing thwart his kind leadership style (documentary, not a dramatization). Compare this man's style of leadership and his effect with what is on the news today...
Type 1 Idealist-Reformer Themes: The character of Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in a sea of vipers shines with a clear earnestness and integrity (book or film). The film is a grand award-winning surprise on institutional ethics. At least in fiction here: It's A Great day for The Catholics!
Type 8 Protector Themes: Lhakpa Sherpa proves nothing can stop her from making a big impact for women and for her people (documentary). She shows as much vulnerability as she does strength, an amazing trek over and over again. Bam!
This online membership program explores themes described in the Nine Points of View, focusing on a film that shows exemplary ways people overcome resistance. Meeting generally every three weeks, this year we find inspiration in how the types use their powers for The Good in dark times.
An all-community evening teaching and type-panel is followed the same week by smaller in-depth explorations on the Nine Types using specific literature and film to enhance our understanding of ourselves and others. The character study may offer insight into an Enneagram type's values, general life themes, or show areas of attention, motivations and life themes, vice to virtue shifts, or paths to disintegration and development. Because we have all points of view available to us, most participants find something relevant, moving and meaningful to examine in their own lives each week or month. You may find better understanding of your own personal development, as well as your relationships and interactions amongst groups.
Well-beyond the simplicity of "What is this character's type?", members of this community ask the deeper questions on meaning that are found when encountering good art, film and literature. Get deeper understanding of the types and how you can better relate to their ways of being. Discover universal themes accessible and applicable to us all on the human journey. And best, expand your community of friends who talk type, character development, arts, literature and film.
Deep learning and change happens over time with membership in a continuous supportive learning community, so we all study all types. This is a tried and true community exploration on The Humanities, using the Enneagram as its map and direction. Here, you will always find something and someone worth knowing.
An all-community evening teaching and type-panel is followed the same week by smaller in-depth explorations on the Nine Types using specific literature and film to enhance our understanding of ourselves and others. The character study may offer insight into an Enneagram type's values, general life themes, or show areas of attention, motivations and life themes, vice to virtue shifts, or paths to disintegration and development. Because we have all points of view available to us, most participants find something relevant, moving and meaningful to examine in their own lives each week or month. You may find better understanding of your own personal development, as well as your relationships and interactions amongst groups.
Well-beyond the simplicity of "What is this character's type?", members of this community ask the deeper questions on meaning that are found when encountering good art, film and literature. Get deeper understanding of the types and how you can better relate to their ways of being. Discover universal themes accessible and applicable to us all on the human journey. And best, expand your community of friends who talk type, character development, arts, literature and film.
Deep learning and change happens over time with membership in a continuous supportive learning community, so we all study all types. This is a tried and true community exploration on The Humanities, using the Enneagram as its map and direction. Here, you will always find something and someone worth knowing.
“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings,
that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Self Study
You will review a handout posted online called "Nine Points to Watch Out For" that will highlight type themes on each selection. A bibliography and brief videos are under the Enneawhat? Menu for you to learn more about the types. You arrange for the chosen book or film yourself; plan to search IMDB.com for options. Yes, the 3-week schedule allows enough time for you to enjoy books if you like also.
Realtime Community
At the online Monday Evening all-community teaching/panel sessions, Dale will provide a short teaching on the type in focus and engage current participants in a type-specific-panel to explore facets of the type and note relevant themes in the novel or film. Recorded for only your own review if you miss, expires within the week.
In the same week as the Monday sessions, small groups have 45 minutes for all who may want to share their own reflections in a listening/reflection session without crosstalk, then we take a 10 minute comfort break, and afterwards move into open lively dialogue. This has met the needs of introverts and extroverts for over 10 years, so we stick to it. Plenty of time for reflections, reactions, questions and deeper delving amongst the participants. Dale facilitates each of the small group sessions, which are never recorded. You may always connect with other group members to explore more. These groups are all hosted online, except the Thursday evening option for Portland locals.
You will review a handout posted online called "Nine Points to Watch Out For" that will highlight type themes on each selection. A bibliography and brief videos are under the Enneawhat? Menu for you to learn more about the types. You arrange for the chosen book or film yourself; plan to search IMDB.com for options. Yes, the 3-week schedule allows enough time for you to enjoy books if you like also.
Realtime Community
At the online Monday Evening all-community teaching/panel sessions, Dale will provide a short teaching on the type in focus and engage current participants in a type-specific-panel to explore facets of the type and note relevant themes in the novel or film. Recorded for only your own review if you miss, expires within the week.
In the same week as the Monday sessions, small groups have 45 minutes for all who may want to share their own reflections in a listening/reflection session without crosstalk, then we take a 10 minute comfort break, and afterwards move into open lively dialogue. This has met the needs of introverts and extroverts for over 10 years, so we stick to it. Plenty of time for reflections, reactions, questions and deeper delving amongst the participants. Dale facilitates each of the small group sessions, which are never recorded. You may always connect with other group members to explore more. These groups are all hosted online, except the Thursday evening option for Portland locals.
The Nine Online is all area codes, welcoming and encouraging a diverse community experience for all members. We are in our 11th year of this on-going community and always expanding our views and our understanding of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Broaden your worldview with us this year!
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