Get to know the characters of Selves.
Deepen your self-reflection, get inspiration for your coaching work, discover the system of Selves, and take a look behind the scenes.
This month’s character is the Nurterer.
The character of the Nurterer highlights that taking care of yourself is not a selfish pursuit, nor is it contrary to paying attention to the needs of others and taking an active role in the world. Recharging and taking care of your own needs is essential to being able to care for others.
How do you feel about this?
Are you able to stop for a moment, listen inwardly, and feel what would be good for you right now?
Do you consciously set aside time and attention to recharge?
What helps you recharge physically, mentally, and emotionally?
Creating the card of the Nurterer
The character of the Nurterer was born out of intuition. As if the character already existed somewhere and was just waiting for me to draw it. My hand was guided and the character was taking shape line by line. On this picture you can see the first picture drawn with ink and the photomontaged digital version.
The following coaching questions can help you deepen your reflections related to this character:
How do you take care of yourself?
How do you recharge your batteries?
How do you express love for yourself?
Let's see where the Nurterer is located in the system of Selves.
Enneagram type 2 - The Helper
Enneagram type twos can be helpful, caring, generous and considerate, but they can also be possessive, people-pleasing and have a tendency to play the martyr.
Spiral dynamics level: yellow
The core values of yellow are authenticity, honesty, integrity and being driven by one’s purpose.
How do you relate to the character of the Nurterer?
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I look forward to reading your thoughts.
Réka Livits, the Creator of Selves