Transformation

There's this general thought process that transformation is only possible when you're ready or allow it to happen.

Then we stop there, that's all.

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But is that really all?

Now, I wont say that the sentiment is wrong but I won't say it's right either. I think this is more fluid than that, by a lot.

I do believe there are moments where you can elect to change. Sometimes the key to an opportunity is you choosing to be changed by the experience before you.

Other times, not so much. Tragedies strike. Economies shift. Spirits can and will move you to do some things if they need to. Generally, this is where the response of "change is inevitable" comes in. But what if we hold that at the door?

To be transformed, I think, takes two paths.

One: circumstances requiring radical change.

You'd never change if there was no value in it. That's just kinda how people are. They don't purposefully and knowingly choose difficult and pointless tasks.

An event happened that affected you enough to either want to accept or deny, embrace or avoid. That's just a comment on human nature that leads to the next point.

Two: committing to a decision about that circumstance.

Lasting change is dedication and persistence, meaning you very likely had a reason or goal in mind when you made the decision. And let me be clear, it doesn't have to be a good reason, goal, decision or even overall positive transformation. It could be silly and ultimately pointless. But it was still driven by something. And perhaps turns out to be a pointless or futile pursuit.

With these thoughts in mind, my conclusion is easy. Transformation is the crossroads of coincidence and choice.

A reflection of serendipity and response.