Transformation – a shift in the way we see and make meaning of ourselves, others and the world. I keep saying this but will again, this is different than a changed point of view or of being open to others opinions.
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This definition requires us to include meaning making as part of our formational definition. The way a 7 year old makes sense of the world is different than a 15 year olds which is different still at 21 years old. We consider these shift crucial to health and well being. If a 15 or 21 year old still thought there were boogey monsters under their bed like they did at 5 we would consider something wrong.
But we somehow assume that sort of development stops in our 20’s. The experts tell us that while most people DO stop developing in their early 20’s (around 65-75% of us) that development and meaning making can continue through many more stages. Without a doubt this is part of formation and it should be a part of our practice.
This means transformation has both a vertical and horizontal dimension and that transformative practices are any activities internal or external you engage for the purpose of shifting the way you see and make meaning.
