In this reflection I explore facets of the social world that make it difficult for me to connect with others.

Supporting themes: Power; Comfort; Status; Friendship; Intimacy; Privilege; Money; Spirituality; Contracts; Negotiating.

This reflection was influenced in part by James Henslin ("Essentials of Sociology") and Jeanne Ormod ("Human Learning").

Brief references: Paulo Freire ("The Pedagogy of the Oppressed") and Beatrice Chestnut (Enneagram subtypes).

Typology; Type 8; Social, Sexual and Self- Presentation; INTJ.