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Dr. Ann Cusak, do the Death Tango with her dance partner,
Peter Maslej. It was both somber and dramatic, and
again, added to the tone of the event. We then watched
monologue readings based upon the nine Enneagram
types that refl ected both their inner descriptions and their
transformational journeys. The performers were powerful
and true to their type. Most of the actors were actually the
type they portrayed, and shared anecdotes and insights on
their own personal dances with death and loss. After each
performance, participants shared their own moving insights
and experiences. It was very evident that, while we may all
have different ways of dealing with death (or not dealing with
it!), we all share the mutual pain that loss brings.
One of the most touching moments of the day took place
near the end of the morning. Having once been a professional
dancer, Marylou Tromanhauser took to the stage and shared
a chair dance that was truly inspiring. She had recently been
diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; however this debilitating
disease showed
no signs of
stopping her.
While the
disease may
have slowed her
down physically,
she remains
a magnifi cent
creative force!
The afternoon
was very
interactive in
nature as we
broke into groups,
joining with
fellow enneagram
types. I supped
the sweet nectar
Marylou Tromanhauser
of creative
expression with fellow dramatic, creative number fours. After
we each briefl y shared what our recent experiences were with
grief and loss, we wrote our own private phrase about the
subject matter on a long scroll of paper. The scroll was later
read out loud as a compilation of our myriad of thoughts and
feelings. It became a loosely contrived co-creative expression;
our composite eulogy.
One of my favorite endeavors of the day was our fi nal project.
Ruthie spread art supplies, magazine pictures, ribbons, and
all sorts of fun items out on tables around the room. Each
Enneagram group had a blank mural to fi ll in whatever ways
their imaginations saw fi t. The room was all a clutter with
busy bodies, fi nding manifestations of their soul messages
among the art supplies. Ribbons, pictures, messages and
nametags were all placed on each blank mural, and ultimately
became montages that spoke our heart and soul messages
on grief and loss. After we fi nished the exercise, we walked
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around
Monologue Performers
the room
observing
the
messages
and
meaning of
each mural.
As I drank
them in, I
was struck
with a very
distinct
personality
that emanated from each. For example, the Perfectionists
had a very thoughtfully constructed mural - symmetric and
orderly. The Adventurers posted pictures and messages that
refl ected faraway places in distant lands. The Romantics
created an eclectic collage of various shapes, sizes, and
textures - few words were printed. On the other hand, the
Achievers had hand-written messages and lots of ribbons,
indicative of an organized, corporate layout, award ribbons
and all. The pictorials and messages of the Helpers, were all
about caretaking and healing, serving as they do so well.
Yes, the event was a feast of inspiration and creativity.
Laughter and tears, combined with stories of joy and pain
were honored and shared, as we waded through the delicacies
and delights that go hand in hand with fond farewells and new
beginnings.
Ruthie’s next workshop, The War Within: Making Peace with
your Inner Enneagram Community will be held on Saturday-
March 9th, 2013, 9:30 am -12:30 pm, $35.
Theresa Puskar, our All About Town contributor, resides in
Westmont and is an inspirational audio book producer, writer
and performer.
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