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Have you read the book yet? Forget about Dressing Your Truth right now and let’s talk about energy profiling. Let me share what I’ve learned about my kids, when I honor their true nature. (And by the way, you’ll see that word A LOT.)
Rylee: I have learned that Rylee is a very black and white thinker. Either is right or it’s wrong. Not all the types think this way, but she certainly does. Her striking beauty is noticed by all. I’ve learned when Rylee starts to break down, it’s usually because she isn’t feeling respected. Respect is huge for Type 4s. They have the most still movement and need the most time to themselves to gather thoughts and be reflective. Rylee finds the most balance when she has at least 20 minutes of alone time. (This is usually spent at night when she stays awake reading in a quiet, still house. For Ryan, it’s in the bathroom in the mornings.. ;) She’s responsible, and has a keen sense of perfecting things; naturally making things better. She’s very mature for her age and often prefers staying near adult conversation.
Clay: I think Energy Profiling has helped me the most with Clay. He’s a natural envelope-pusher and (naturally) has the most self confidence. He’s active/reactive by nature and just loves to make people laugh. While this can be most distracting sometimes when it’s not channeled properly, I’ve learned that he needs an outlet. Hopefully not by pushings others’ buttons, but healthily getting the results he wants. He naturally moves in a swift, push forward direction at getting things done. If it’s something undesirable, he puts in just enough effort to get himself through and finish. As a Type 3 he’s a natural entrepreneur and with a strong secondary Type One, everything has to be fun. (This kid does not go one day without praying for FUN).
Kaycee: I’m trying my best to not stifle Kaycee in her natural Type 1 movement. Being the same type, I can understand her buoyant upward/outward energy. I don’t recall being told much to settle down as a kid, but I have to catch myself with her. She’s such a source of brightness, light and fun. She’s great at letting things that bother her roll off. She’s creative, constantly coming up with ideas, and moving onto the next thing. She’s certainly the most adaptable to environments and people and just sparkles.
Lucy: I figured out Lucy’s movement first, of all the kids. The more blended, smooth features of her face and the way she naturally moves more slowly. Even from her birth she has moved at her own pace, beats to her own drum. I have the hardest time trying not to rush her. Even with swimming this year I have to stop myself from telling her to hurry up. She’s prone to more sensitivities – especially when I brush her hair. As a toddler I would put a brush to her head and she’d pull away “ow.” In her Type 2ness, I need to be more aware of her comfort. If there’s one key word for Type 2’s, it’s comfort. So many times I’ve rushed her out the door for school and she’s so concerned with her socks being uncomfortable. (I’m getting better.)
Olivia: Another Type 3. Olivia and Henry took me the longest to figure out because I thought I couldn’t type them so early. Wrong. It’s amazing. Miss Olivia is a button-pusher, too. When she gets angry, she rages. Not for long, then she’s ready to move on. It’s entertaining, on some levels as I let her express herself and letting her get all fired up. Of course, within reason. Just this morning, we were at the pool for practice and she was getting so upset that I didn’t have the snack she wanted. She pulled a chair over, knocking it down in her rage. I almost started laughing with how she was reacting, but then was able to calm her down by validating her frustration. (Not tossing the chair though.) This little miss certainly does not like being told what to do – as no Type 3 does, but give her any sort of challenge to get something done, she’s pull through nicely.
Henry: Mr. go with the flow, random, smiley, all over the place, little boy. He’s SO happy. I love watching this little boy light up when he smiles. He can be a little explosive when he can’t convey what he wants, but is pleased as punch when I can figure it out. True to his Type 1 nature, he’s random and spontaneous in whatever he does. This boy adores shoes. Every morning he comes in my room with shoes ready to go. Although they’re rarely matching, we just go along with his fun-loving self. He’s starting to give me a run for my money with his energy, but as a Type 1 myself, I think I have a good idea how to keep up.
Well, congrats for reading all this.
Do you have an idea of what type you may be?
Or, what about your kids?
I’d love to hear.
