The three-piece suit fit unusually well. Bob stopped by the
store front and adjusted his tie in the reflection of the windowpane ignoring
the pleasant fall display of products.
He must use that tailor again.
He felt all eyes on himself as he focused on his walk, his
smile, his attitude.
It was a beautiful fall day and the breeze hit his hair just
right so that it fluffed to the right, going with his part and not against it.
Bob was on his way to a short meeting at the library. The
director had requested his assistance with an upcoming building project. The
entire project was fleshed out in his mind as well as on paper, which he stowed
neatly in his briefcase. He must arrive early to set the tone, to remain in
control.
Yes, it was the library’s money, but the project could
easily be a jewel in his empire crown. But, of course, the library board didn’t
need to know that.
He walked past the trees which seemed to be raining tiny
fruit.
Bob stopped.
He was about to move to the other side of the sidewalk so as
not to get his new Italian loafers sticky, when a gentle buzzing drew his
attention away from himself and on to the nearest tree. The buzzing was
corporate, a symphony of humming in harmony and rhythm with itself.
He looked up from the flattened fruit at his feet to the
coloring leaves. Bees hummed among the ripe crab apples, joyfully enjoying
their juice, oblivious to him. They were coming and going, greeting each other,
busy with gathering.
They were happy and their happiness was contagious.
Bob smiled.
Suddenly, Bob was unaware of his shoes, his suit, his tie.
He forgot his meeting. He was transported to a universe he had never known.
Bob reached out and plucked a tiny apple from the tree. He
studied it; then took a bite. The sweetness was surprising. He took another.
A bee landed on his hand. He placed the fruit carefully in a
hallow of a branch. The bee went to the offering.
His cell buzzed its alarm. He was now late for the meeting.
Bob didn’t care.
Exercise on Enneagram writing – The Achiever experiencing something profound on the way to the library
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