Reflection #2

EDF 2085
Prof: McNair
The word transformation means to me a complete change from one thing to the other. In transformation the beginning I really found that being aware that everyone is different and has different thought process or ideas help us in transformation. Many of the time we tend to be self absorbed everything is about us. We may never take the time to think about others; to know that every human being thinks diversely then we do. So when we counter someone that thinks differently than we do we automatically think that person is wrong. For example: If I were to say eating pork is disgusting and I have a friend and he or she eats pork so because he or she eats pork there something wrong with that person. Now by me just saying that that shows that I am only looking on my side of the fence. Not thinking twice to consider that person’s views at this point I can say there is not a state of consciousness. But we must know that not everyone is the same even in appearance we are diverse (not counting identical twins). One of the questions I remembered we discussed in class was do we really have interpersonal and intercultural skills? Well for me I can say I do because I am aware of the diversity around me and I am not afraid of accepting it. I know how to embrace and accept the individual just as they are. One thing is for sure we can not force our beliefs on other people or change people. We must change ourselves in a way to learn to accept others with their view and beliefs. Knowing how to do that (accept) is a totally different story. Now looking at Transformation creating context part one, what does it mean to reinvent ourselves? To me it means first knowing who we are then making ourselves a better person. What makes me what I am and how do I better myself. Looking at my selves I can just say that I great the way I am there is nothing I need to change; but, then that show first off there is really no state of consciousness. It may show that I have self-esteem (a little too much) but, I am basically saying there is no room for improvement. In that same manner when I look at a person and I do not accept their view point it shows I am not leaving any place or space for their idea which they have a right to. Being quick to judge a person shows that we have much to learn. I really that judging people is a natural thing for humans to do in general. But when we take the time to realize that we are doing it then we are conscious of our thoughts. They have a saying don’t judge a book by its cover I believe that is a true statement that we say but half the time to stick with us. When we learn to accept people with their ideas, their beliefs etc.…that is when I believe there is a true transformation.