About this episode

The episode explores the Enneagram Type One with Tessa Bielecki, focusing on themes of perfectionism, self-judgment, and the journey towards compassion and healing.

Do you find yourself struggling with perfectionism or a harsh inner critic? Today's episode of Everything Belongs explores the Enneagram Type One with special guest author, teacher, and urban hermit, Tessa Bielecki. Tessa shares personal stories regarding how trauma and betrayal shattered her need to fix everything, the 1's ability to make order out of chaos, and how saguaro cacti became teachers — all opening her up to a more compassionate way of living. Both Richard and Tessa shed light on the Enneagram One's struggle with perfectionism, and self-judgment, eventually finding healing through embracing imperfection, forgiveness, and presence. Welcome to a journey that helps reveal how everything — and everyone — belongs. Find the transcript for this episode here. Sign Up for The Enneagram Email Series: Deepen your journey with the Enneagram. Sign up for monthly reflections, practices, and resources that connect the contemplative wisdom with your daily life here: https://cac.org/belongs2026/ Additional Enneagram Resources: Enneagram Type One: Perfection and Transformation: Learn how Enneagram ones can move beyond mixed motives and into a uniquely gifted way of being connected to…

People in this episode

Guest: Tessa Bielecki

Topics covered

• Enneagram Type One
• perfectionism
• self-judgment
• compassion
• healing
• forgiveness
• presence

Keywords

• Enneagram
• perfectionism
• self-judgment
• compassion
• healing
• forgiveness
• presence
• Tessa Bielecki
• Richard Rohr

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Action and Contemplation

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