Exploring All 9 Type Themes
as found in Homer's Odyssey
Online: Mondays 5:30pm-7:30pm Pacific
For Odysseus it was Ithaca...
For Dorothy it was Kansas...
For ET somewhere out there...
And for you? Where is Home?
What does Home mean to you? How do you know when you arrive?
And- when you arrive is there a next task? Another trip which must be made?
As we travel with Odysseus on his way to Home, we will encounter challenges and questions from the Enneagram Perspectives. Questions to assist us to remove layers of semi-protective coating built up over time, enabling us to travel through life freer and with more integrity and authenticity. So many lessons to learn – and so magnificently explored in Enneagram expert Michael Goldberg’s insightful adventure text: Travels with Odysseus
Grab an oar - Leave sunscreen at home - We take plenty breaks
March 17th: A bit of back story is helpful...
The Greeks and the Trojans have been at war for ten years. The year is 1184 BCE, Odysseus' men (720 ) load up 12 ships for the voyage home to Ithaca – 565 nautical miles – a two week cruise. Stopping for supplies they meet the Lotos Eaters (Type 9)– and the trip home almost does not get started. Sailing away they rest for the night in view of a beautiful island. Next they encounter the first of many “surprises” -- a Cyclops (Type 8). They manage to get off the island but also manage to anger the Cyclops’ Dad. Sailing on they “run into” Aeolia (Type 7), an island that floats with no fixed location. Party in celebration, they board their ships and sail away. They learn a lesson about wind and trust and gluttony from this adventure. Experience these adventures and many others in this workshop series. Each session, Kathryn will relate part of the tale and pose questions to invite us to look at how we are like these characters. We get to play all the parts!
Agendas will be sent in advance to students registered for the course.
- March 17 & 31, 2025
- April 14 & 28, 2025
- May 12, 2025
For Odysseus it was Ithaca...
For Dorothy it was Kansas...
For ET somewhere out there...
And for you? Where is Home?
What does Home mean to you? How do you know when you arrive?
And- when you arrive is there a next task? Another trip which must be made?
As we travel with Odysseus on his way to Home, we will encounter challenges and questions from the Enneagram Perspectives. Questions to assist us to remove layers of semi-protective coating built up over time, enabling us to travel through life freer and with more integrity and authenticity. So many lessons to learn – and so magnificently explored in Enneagram expert Michael Goldberg’s insightful adventure text: Travels with Odysseus
Grab an oar - Leave sunscreen at home - We take plenty breaks
March 17th: A bit of back story is helpful...
The Greeks and the Trojans have been at war for ten years. The year is 1184 BCE, Odysseus' men (720 ) load up 12 ships for the voyage home to Ithaca – 565 nautical miles – a two week cruise. Stopping for supplies they meet the Lotos Eaters (Type 9)– and the trip home almost does not get started. Sailing away they rest for the night in view of a beautiful island. Next they encounter the first of many “surprises” -- a Cyclops (Type 8). They manage to get off the island but also manage to anger the Cyclops’ Dad. Sailing on they “run into” Aeolia (Type 7), an island that floats with no fixed location. Party in celebration, they board their ships and sail away. They learn a lesson about wind and trust and gluttony from this adventure. Experience these adventures and many others in this workshop series. Each session, Kathryn will relate part of the tale and pose questions to invite us to look at how we are like these characters. We get to play all the parts!
Agendas will be sent in advance to students registered for the course.
Recommended resources: Not necessary, just interesting...
The Odyssey, Homer: translated by Emily Wilson. Modern, lyrical, a lovely, readable translation. Note: It is not necessary to read this or any translation as the story will be told with emphasis on how it fits with the Enneagram.
Travels with Odysseus: Uncommon Wisdom from Homer’s Odyssey. Michael Goldberg is also an Enneagram scholar, hence his achievement in bringing these two wisdom sources together. Available on Amazon.
Oh, Brother Where Art Thou? A decent summation and accurate as far as it goes - and lots of fun - and watching George Clooney is always a worthwhile treat.
The Odyssey, Homer: translated by Emily Wilson. Modern, lyrical, a lovely, readable translation. Note: It is not necessary to read this or any translation as the story will be told with emphasis on how it fits with the Enneagram.
Travels with Odysseus: Uncommon Wisdom from Homer’s Odyssey. Michael Goldberg is also an Enneagram scholar, hence his achievement in bringing these two wisdom sources together. Available on Amazon.
Oh, Brother Where Art Thou? A decent summation and accurate as far as it goes - and lots of fun - and watching George Clooney is always a worthwhile treat.
Kathryn Grant
Kathryn Grant encountered the Enneagram during a four-day intensive at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange Co., CA in 1994. It has been a love affair ever since. Kathryn immediately began seeking out other Enneagram learning opportunities and over a few years had studied with several of the then current top teachers. She found Jerry Wagner’s work which answered so many questions and deepened her understanding. Travelled to Evanston to take Jerry’s first course at Loyola University, followed closely by his advanced course – and began teaching wherever anyone would invite her. Finding that a day long course did not satisfy most folks, Kathryn developed a follow-on study group model. Meeting monthly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo this model forced her to continue to study and incorporate the work of many teachers. San Francisco was soon added.
About this time a small troop of enthusiasts formed the SoCal IEA Chapter. Serving in a variety of positions on the Board, ever increasing her knowledge base, she also was treated to other Enneagram philosophies. Through the SoCal Chapter, Kathryn met Michael Goldberg and became intrigued by his work, Travels with Odysseus. She continues to use this material in her teaching and developed workshops to introduce these two profound wisdom teachings to all who will listen. She attended several IEA conferences and was spotted by a few Board members who invited her to serve on the global Board as Conference Chair. That was an amazing experience: the challenge of creating meaningful conferences, meeting folks active in the International community, meeting and hanging out with bigwigs – like Dale. She also co-taught Jerry Wagner’s training course for six years. She has also presented at conferences – most excitedly in Helsinki, Finland.
Moving beyond the “can’t be in the same room” restrictions of the pandemic, she is becoming more comfortable with being a Zoomer. She looks forward to meeting many new folks and spreading the good news of this great content. Listen to the podcast interview with Rezzan Husayin below...
Kathryn Grant encountered the Enneagram during a four-day intensive at the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange Co., CA in 1994. It has been a love affair ever since. Kathryn immediately began seeking out other Enneagram learning opportunities and over a few years had studied with several of the then current top teachers. She found Jerry Wagner’s work which answered so many questions and deepened her understanding. Travelled to Evanston to take Jerry’s first course at Loyola University, followed closely by his advanced course – and began teaching wherever anyone would invite her. Finding that a day long course did not satisfy most folks, Kathryn developed a follow-on study group model. Meeting monthly from San Diego to San Luis Obispo this model forced her to continue to study and incorporate the work of many teachers. San Francisco was soon added.
About this time a small troop of enthusiasts formed the SoCal IEA Chapter. Serving in a variety of positions on the Board, ever increasing her knowledge base, she also was treated to other Enneagram philosophies. Through the SoCal Chapter, Kathryn met Michael Goldberg and became intrigued by his work, Travels with Odysseus. She continues to use this material in her teaching and developed workshops to introduce these two profound wisdom teachings to all who will listen. She attended several IEA conferences and was spotted by a few Board members who invited her to serve on the global Board as Conference Chair. That was an amazing experience: the challenge of creating meaningful conferences, meeting folks active in the International community, meeting and hanging out with bigwigs – like Dale. She also co-taught Jerry Wagner’s training course for six years. She has also presented at conferences – most excitedly in Helsinki, Finland.
Moving beyond the “can’t be in the same room” restrictions of the pandemic, she is becoming more comfortable with being a Zoomer. She looks forward to meeting many new folks and spreading the good news of this great content. Listen to the podcast interview with Rezzan Husayin below...
"I took this class over the summer of 2024 and loved it! I recommend this experience, highly! Kathryn Grant is a master facilitator, taking you on a journey through archetypal material and story. Get onboard with a community that explores the themes of the 9 Points in Great Classic Literature!"
--- Dale Rhodes
--- Dale Rhodes