Why is it necessary to cultivate an Inner Observer?
The Inner Observer is a neutral witness of patterns of thoughts. The more we develop the Inner Observer, the more we can bring unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling and sensing into our awareness. Those who teach the Enneagram emphasize the value of self-observation as a tool for shedding light on ones limited perception. Once we can observe the limited perspective of the type, we can breathe deep, relax our resistance, and halt the pattern and redirect our energy.