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In recognition of the growing public outcry around systemic racism and police violence, TNE posted a call-to-action statement last month about our commitment to anti-racism, social justice and equity for all people. 

I have the privilege of teaching the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition, following students in our certification tracks as they complete their internships, and witnessing their final interviews. I do not use the word privilege lightly. I am inspired by the diligence and growth that I witness during this process. To watch their wisdom and embodiment grow professionally and in their personal lives is astonishing.

It is my great pleasure to announce that Ahshua Bolton, a member of the ESNT Board of Directors, has accepted an appointment as Chair of Development and Fundraising. All of us on the Board are sincerely grateful to him for volunteering for this role, in addition to all the other ways he devotes his unbounded energy to our mission of deepening the impact of the Narrative Tradition worldwide.

More than three months have already passed since I began my tenure as Executive Director of Enneagram Studies in the Narrative Tradition (ESNT)! My days have been filled with learning my new role, understanding all of the organization’s moving parts, and interfacing with staff members, the Core Faculty and Board of Directors. Although we are a small nonprofit, I am in awe of the high level of sophistication, professionalism and teamwork that is carried out daily to ensure that ESNT is meeting its mission to refine and advance Narrative Tradition programs and curriculum.

Our co-founder David Daniels, MD, is announcing today his decision to move to Emeritus status as a Core Faculty member of Enneagram Studies in the Narrative Tradition. The term Emeritus “recognizes a person of distinction in a profession who retires or hands over the position … but does not necessarily signify that he has relinquished all the duties of the position and may continue to exercise some of them.” Please see his statement below.

Dear Enneagram Narrative Community,

With heaviness of heart, I’m writing to let you know that our invaluable Executive Director, Mary Jo Ruccio, has decided to retire in Spring 2016.

Thank all of you who have responded to my seasons-of-life short report. I will continue this work until I am no longer able. I am so grateful for all the work we have done together, to the teaching team, and Helen. Know that I have taken your responses into my heart.

I am starting to wonder, “How many more layers can I peel from this self-development onion?”