It was the final day of the Enneagram Growth Experience, the second part of the Enneagram Training Program at the Barn at Stone Ridge, New York. We had a lovely graduation ceremony. At the end everyone had a chance to share a few words of reflection and gratitude with the group and the teachers. When everyone had spoken, Don Riso stood up. What I then experienced was one of the most precious moments of my life.
Don is one of the foremost teachers and developers of the Enneagram in the world today, the most published and best-selling author in the field, and the co-Founder of The Enneagram Institute. Simply a remarkable, gentle soul. He began quietly and softly beholding each member around the circle, more than 50 participants from all around the globe. Time came to a standstill. I felt so moved and began crying. I wasn't alone. Such innocence, love and presence Don manifested. I felt like someone had really seen us for the first time. I mean the depth and true being you are. And equally significant, shared himself with such openness and availability. An unforgettable experience. Hard to convey. After Don had lovingly beheld everyone, he himself was moved to tears as he sweetly said "Hello". A meeting of souls in breathtaking simplicity. The greatest gift of all.
Few things in life are more extraordinary than a living moment in which we are face-to-face with another person. To be truly open and present to another human being is awesome and sometimes overwhelming. Being authentically with another person helps to remind us that we are always in the presence of the Divine. (Don Richard Riso)
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