"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Gal 5:1
In my mid-20's I fell passionately, head-over-heels in love with Jesus. I began to take in scripture in every form and fashion I could. I practiced spiritual disciplines, and I believed that all of God's promises were real. Yet I found myself circling back to familiar strategies and behaviors over and over again - toxically relating to my husband, dumping anger onto my kids, responding in unhealthy ways to the world around me, and turning in on myself with a vengeance. I just could not seem to experience the freedom in Christ that God promises.
At times I determined that freedom must be intended for eternity so I just needed to hold on until then. At other times I believed I was just more broken, more depraved, than other people. I believed I was the one person who was unredeemable, not for eternal salvation, but certainly in the rabbit-holes I would go down and the behaviors I returned to over and over and over. (Of course, a Type 1 would reach that conclusion. 😉)
I began to receive counseling through my church, became a lay counselor myself, and then was introduced to the Enneagram in 2019 by a precious young lady who I was counseling at the time. For all of the healing I had experienced up to that point, discovering my internal world as a Type 1, was a deeply emotional experience. I felt seen at the core of my being. It brought tears and redemption, allowing Jesus to penetrate my internal world with new levels of genuine healing.
The gospel-centered Enneagram teaching has become a pivotal tool in my healing journey. I have seen first-hand that offering this tool to others in meaningful ways brings them healing, too. As a Type 1, I have a passion to bring this good vision to the world within my sphere of influence!
"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36
I married my high school sweetheart in 1989. We raised 6 amazing kiddos on our family dairy farm in Reedsville, WI. After selling the farm, we moved all the way from the eastside of Reedsville to the westside of Reedsville. Our growing family is the joy of our lives!
- Jody Kasten, Certified Enneagram Coach
The meaning behind Rooting Wings expresses my passion to help facilitate the personal & spiritual growth process for others!
ROOTING
1. Loosening soil by turning it over.
2. The process of growing new roots.
3. Supporting, encouraging, or cheering on.
4. A natural instinct in newborns indicating hunger and seeking comfort.
And who doesn't love the idea of the FREEDOM to soar on wings like eagles!