Parade poses "The Power of Now" by Ekhart Tolle as the perfect activator for Enneagram Type Sevens looking to live in the moment rather than their dreamy futures.
The future-oriented Seven has some advantages over Enneagram types who live in the past or lack long-term perspective in terms of their current struggles. Sevens can assure themselves that things will, indeed, get better, and that negative feelings or experiences won't last forever. However, Parade's recommendation tackles the downside of Seven's propensity toward escaping the current moment in lieu of future plans, including trips, great romances, and new or exceptional experiences.
Ekhart Tolle's spiritually transformative work focuses on the importance of the moment we currently occupy, and our immense potential for joy and gratitude. Though at their best, Sevens are able to appreciate their lives' small joys. Living simply doesn't come easily to Sevens, who tend to be of the "more is more" mindset. This type can move forward at a million miles an hour, but their next great challenge will be observing the details of their lives as they are. Seven's sense of adventure and curiosity, when turned toward the current moment, can result in a deepened awareness, which will lead to an increased feeling of wonder toward their already magical lives. The never-bored Seven might also realize that they've already given themselves the resources to live out their extraordinary moments in subtler ways than their usual grand plans. "The Power of Now" may bring the busy-minded Seven into a rare moment of contentment and peace.
