Those with a defined Identity or G Center have a fixed and reliable self-identity, a sense of being loved and loveable. Secure in their love for themselves, they can love others without becoming dependent on them. They have a sense of their own correct direction or mission in life, and are naturals at pointing out new directions — and possibly new loves — for others. With a deep sense of connectedness to their center, they have the capacity to comfort people who are concerned about the direction humanity is heading in, by helping them understand the nature of our evolution as a species.
A common dilemma for them, especially if not relying on their Authority, is expecting everyone to go wherever they are going, even though they don't always know where life will take them or how they will get there. This can be divisive if they try to direct or lead others without waiting to be asked or invited; if they forget that not everyone is designed to go the same way they are going. What they don't understand is that they cannot change or control their own direction, so if another person isn't comfortable with it or able to follow along, both parties need to be free to follow their own path. Although their G Center is defined, succumbing to expectations imposed on them or conditioned by others, while rejecting their own direction and thereby denying themselves love, can lead them to experience such a sense of loss in their life that they give up on themselves altogether.
People with undefined G Centers have no fixed identity. This is not a handicap, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. What is difficult for them to comprehend is living without knowing who they are, or having a consistent and reliable sense of identity. No one truly knows the parameters of their open personality — and neither do they! They blend in or adapt to the people they interact with, and they can fit in anywhere or nowhere. One way or the other, they are always subject to the auric influences (definition) of the people in their environment. They are here to be initiated into the many ways there are of 'being.' Over time, a comfortable sort of identity emerges for them when they are in stable relationships that are correct and supportive of them.
They are most vulnerable to begin with in relationships, because opposites still attract. A person with definition is naturally attracted to a person with an open center — and vice versa. Those with open G Centers gain security from a sense of 'borrowed' identity and direction, and those with a defined G Center see themselves reflected back and think, "They are just like me." If open G's are aligned with their own design, they will recognize that what the other person sees is merely a reflection, and the defined G's will recognize that their partner is NOT just like them. If the relationship continues while ignorant of the differences, the defined partner will impose themselves, their identity and their direction, without realizing what is happening.
People with an undefined G are not without direction. They do have an internal direction finder that is always working, but not in the same way as a defined G Center. Undefined G Centers will be directed here or taken there, and can be conditioned to go most anywhere by others. It is part of their path. This sampling of directions is the way they determine which one is correct for them. They also collect places that are right for them that they can return to, such as the right places to eat, shop, work, and play.
The mantra for the undefined G Center is: if you are in the wrong place, you are with the wrong people/person. The undefined G is specially equipped to sense when the environment they are in isn't correct for them. If someone takes them to a restaurant, home, store or office that doesn't feel right, they will automatically transfer that feeling of unease to the person who took them there, to the people they meet there, or to proposals or commitments suggested while there.
As an example, you might take a woman with an open/undefined G to a restaurant in order to introduce her to a potential business partner, but if the restaurant is the wrong place for her, the connection can't work. Try changing restaurants. When you find the one that is right for her, then the viability of the connection can be accurately assessed. This is how undefined G Centers discover others on their trajectory. It's all about place. When those with an undefined G are in the right place, the direction of their life is correct, and the people they meet will be correct. They will thrive as their undefined center amplifies and reflects the correct energy of people around them, as if where they are is what they are. In other words, the wrong house, job or relationship can be the cause of great unhappiness.
The beauty of having this center open is that people around the Open G often become their willing allies, full of suggestions and eager to help. ew directions and new loves are brought to them all the time. Friends show them where everything is, and take them to to the correct people, places and jobs. The undefined G Center's not-self question is, ''Am I still trying to find direction and love?" When aligned with their vehicles, they do not have to find anything themselves. In fact, they cannot find it for themselves. It doesn't work that way for them.
Let's say you need a new place to live. You would begin by calling your friends and realtors with a description of exactly what you are looking for. Then you sit back and wait to see what they show you. By visiting each place they have found for you, you will get a sense of which one is correct for you. Once you find that place, you do not owe the people anything other than their fee and an expression of gratitude for showing it to you. They were merely being of service to you which is their proper role in your life. The same strategy applies to love. The moment you stop chasing after love, it comes to you. Understanding and accepting that you are designed to wait for others to initiate you to your direction and place can be profoundly liberating. People with an undefined G Center need their independence, and need to have people around them who support their freedom to explore the expansiveness of their lives. If they find themselves in a relationship that is not correct, they will feel trapped and begin looking for a way out!
Making sure that a child with an undefined G Center feels comfortable in their bedroom or special playroom can mean the difference between simply existing and thriving in their formative years. If there is anything about a place that is uncomfortable or unpleasant, change it whenever possible. The same applies to school. If school does not feel like a good place, the child will not thrive or learn. Even moving the student to a different seat can make a difference.
A powerful and cogent motivation underlying the thinking of undefined G's is, "Which direction will take me to love?" Almost every decision the mind makes through its dialogue with the not-self is filtered by this question, "Is this where I will find love?" The not-self can become obsessed with where they are headed, and when they are going to find love. It prods them to search for identity by trying to understand who they are. They can become preoccupied with earning titles and adding letters behind their name so they can say, "I am a doctor or professor or lawyer." They initiate over and over again only to meet resistance. Not knowing who they are leads them to believe something is wrong with them, and this sends them searching for the illusive self. Life without a fixed sense of direction can feel disorienting. And place seems to be a mystery because it's not about what our mind thinks it is. When people with an undefined G try to understand themselves with their minds, they miss both love and correct direction. Strategy and Authority are always the solution for this.
When at peace with themselves, undefined G's do not need to anticipate their next move, or when love will come again. They are comfortable waiting for something or someone in the environment to initiate them. They realize that it is not up to them and trust that they will be shown the way. They do not become attached to the people who take them to the correct place or love; they simply thank them and move on. This frees them to be comfortable with all types of people, and discerning about who is living life authentically.
Instead of feeling lost, people with undefined G Centers can enjoy what is being shown to them; they can enjoy the people and places they encounter, and are free to take advantage of the guidance given by others. They can tell us what love and direction are because they take in all the possibilities of love, and experience all the different directions. Though they can never see their destination, they know each next step will be revealed if they live as themselves. Ultimately, there are no better guides in life than those with undefined G Centers. By letting go of their need for identity and love, they can step into anyone's shoes and offer loving, correct guidance. They are here to become wise about the ways identity is expressed through a person's behavior. Many great actors of stage and screen have undefined G's with no strong fixed identity of their own. By taking the role (identity) they are to act deeply into themselves, they can reflect it back as a convincing and compelling portrayal of that character.
A completely open G Center leaves one without clear identifiable personality parameters and an inherent sense of direction. If not grounded in their personal Authority, completely open G's feel afloat and unsure of themselves, turning to others to identify and direct them, and to affirm their lovability. This leaves them vulnerable to manipulation, and open to the conditioning dictates of others. Once they give their authority over to another person, authority figure, or institution, they can no longer live out their true potential.
Over time, as they become comfortable with the openness of their design, they do discover their way or direction, and a sense of their unique being. Like those with undefined G's, their broad experience and comprehension of the nature of being, self love, and the way we are designed to move through life, is wisdom we can all benefit from.
The resources in the HDKB were pulled from several places, including The Definitive Book of Human Design by Lynda Bunnel, The Book of Destinies by Chetan Parkyn/Carola Eastwood, and various other source material recordings and PDF transcripts of Ra's lectures. If you find value in this content we suggest supporting the original creators.