Transformation: Creating Context part 1

I have developed many thought concerning transformation reading these articles have changed some of the views I previously I had concerning the matter. There are many aspects of transformation from renovation to revolution it can seem almost impossible to reconstruct our behaviors. A lot of our concepts of how we perceive ourselves and others come from thing we were taught by media, life experiences and our parents. And often the behaviors we pick up are not necessarily good. Understanding this we can all admit we need some transformation. These articles have been nothing short of inspirational. I gained insight on some of the many internal factors concerning ones personal struggles. Your openness in your previous addiction and road to redemption painted a pretty plain picture of the many psychological factors and behaviors that makes some one an addict. I also learned our fear of others and hate towards some one that does not fit into our social, religious or cultural box comes from our own perceptions of our selves. We often criticize people that are different to give our selves a sense of power. Or have phobias about homosexuals because we fear that if they find us attractive that challenges our own manhood. I also learned how stereotypes can be so dangerous. Being raised in a society where I am constantly stereotyped I understand how these things can affect one’s emotional well being. One thing I can say is that once we believed stereotypes we begin to demonstrate what we believe about ourselves through our actions. We understand that these beliefs about ourselves are self concepts and our self concept dictates our self esteem. These articles left me to reexamine my behaviors. I put in a position where the knowledge and insight have now received causes me to transform. After seeing many illustrations of the struggle of other individuals to transform I see that it is not always easy. In most cases transformation requires to sacrifice thing you really love for the betterment of self and the individuals around you. Nonetheless transformation is necessary when we live in a country of so many different cultures, races and ethnicities.