The Power of Defenselessness. #acim song of prayer
From Awake With Jevon: Discovering Guides That Point The Way by Jevon Perra
May 5, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
The episode explores the characteristics of Enneagram Type One through the lens of Soo Kim's experiences and insights from Denise Darlene.
Analysis of Enneagram Type One Characteristics: Denise Darlene identified that Soo Kim's patterns, such as the fear of being judged, point to perfectionism rooted in the anxiety of not doing things "right". Jevon Perra and Denise Darlene confirmed Soo Kim's Enneagram type as a One, describing this type as the "critic" trapped in "right and wrong, black and white, good and bad," which makes Soo Kim's profession as an underwriter "perfect". The process of determining the Enneagram type was "arduous," as Soo Kim displayed the language of both a One and a Three (achievement-oriented), but the underlying "why" was stronger in the One. The Concept of Freedom and Integration: The primary takeaway word for Soo Kim from the retreat was "freedom," specifically freedom *from* judgments and freedom *for* peace. Denise Darlene noted that integration for a One involves moving toward Seven, which manifests as becoming more playful and 35% less serious. Soo Kim, however, admitted to still being very serious and calculating when riding their bike in a group, worrying about being in the "exact perfect position," which Denise Darlene confirmed indicated that they were "not there yet" in terms of…
People in this episode
Host: Jevon Perra
Guest: Denise Darlene
Topics covered
- Enneagram Type One
- perfectionism
- freedom
- integration
- self-judgment
- personal growth
Keywords
- Enneagram
- Type One
- perfectionism
- freedom
- integration
- self-judgment
- personal growth
- Denise Darlene
- Soo Kim
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