Attitudes and A Path With Heart - FAQ - A Path With Heart

Is Change The Same As Transformation?

No, it isn't. Change means to physically replace one thing with another, such as swapping worn out tires on a car for new ones.

Transformation means that the same object or living creature goes through a process of growth. Another word to describe transformation is Alteration.

The phrase "personal change" really means "personal transformation." For example, someone in relationship may be unhappy, so they decide to change (swap) the person in their life for another one. Although unless this individual also does some personal transformation (alteration of their attitudes), the new relationship isn't likely to be any better than the old one.

A lot of writers and practitioners use the word "change" loosely, when really they mean transformation. I also do it. The reason is to help keep the general information informal and relaxed. This is because we are so used to hearing the word change, while hearing transformation helps us to lose the thread.

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