Throughout life, we are faced with endings that are challenging to accept, and those challenges can also create undesirable occurrences that are inevitable. While most transitions are uncomfortable, the process of accepting a new journey is essential for personal growth. Ending a comfortable way of life and entering into an unknown territory can be an intimidating experience which can force a person to stay in their comfort zone. Why do new experiences make individuals feel lost or undecided about their direction in life? In Transitions: Making sense of life’s changes, the author William Bridges, guides his readers through three stages of change, which include, the ending, the neutral zone, and new beginnings. According to Bridges, transitions start with an ending, however, it is the ending that starts with a beginning. Part of the beginning and ending process is an important portion of the cycle, barriers have to end in …show more content…
By letting go of my old identity, I have found a new purpose in life and I am no longer focusing on my fears from the past. Once I learned who I am as a person and became aware of my new identity, I realized that I was in the midst of my transition. Bridges explain “the problem is that before we can find a new something, we must deal with a time of nothing” (Bridges, 2014, p. 13). Furthermore, while I have come to terms with my past experiences, I have finally made a personal transition from childhood into adulthood, and now my new beginnings depend on my endings. The disorientation that happened in the past has allowed me to redefine myself as someone who is motivated and excited for my new journey at Saint Mary's College. I have realized that I had to abolish my past experiences in order for me to transition into my new
The new phases of life and social context is predicated through the sum of feats and experiences as crises and adversity are usually the greatest motivator which propel individuals to become better than they were before. J.C. Burke’s ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ (TSTB) is an example of the transitional process through entering a new, unknown area which acts as a catalyst for beneficial change. Obstructed by turmoil both mentally and physically, the protagonist Tom Brennan relieves his severe life in the town of Coghill achieving new standards in conjunction to Lisa Forrest’s article ‘Testing new waters after leaving the swimming pool’ (TNWALTS) is another type towards transitional change that explores the personal crisis and career changes over
What makes life full of surprises and excitements is the fact that it is unpredictable. Nothing stays the same forever, and everything is destined to change. Whether the changes are positive or not depends on how much one is willing to unconditionally accept and adjust to them. The protagonists Alice and Barry, from “Mirror Image” written by Lena Coakley and “Saturday Climbing” by W.D. Valgardson respectively, are dealing with different forms of changes in their lives, but are both learning to accept and embrace them. Both of them start off with strong resistance against the changes introduced to their lives, constantly fighting against them and clinging on to the past. However, through many events, their perspectives start to shift, and they begin to realize the fact that they need to cultivate the ability to accept the changes. Finally, both Alice and Barry are able to move on from their past beliefs as they learn to fully embrace the changes life brings. Thus, one has to be accepting towards changes that occur in one’s life in order to move on from past beliefs.
It was after I had lost someone in my life that was my other half. I didn’t understand who I was, what my purpose was, what made me who I am. As far as I was concerned I was reduced to nothing more than an individual that was now alone. I didn’t realize that my identity was partly crafted from simply just being by their side all the time, that whenever I was introduced to someone, or was talking to mutuals about them, I was known for being their best friend. After the fiasco that became the end of our relationship, I felt as if I was just floating through the days and nights. This feeling went on for about 2 months until I slowly came out of it. I didn’t experience a grand epiphany of any sort that inspired me to change myself. I was painting and listening to music and the thought just slowly came to me. I love to paint, and I love listening to and creating and playing music. I began to gain back my sense of identity by engaging in activities I loved. I’m a painter, a musician, a writer, a passionate lover of movies. I’ve learned that identity can isn’t set in stone, there’s always room for
From our first breath to our last, every person on Earth is in a perpetual state of change. Some of this change is physical, some of it is mental, and all of it is important. One of the most obvious instances of human change is seen throughout adolescence. During this time, both our bodies and our minds change very rapidly, nearly transforming us into completely different versions of ourselves. While it is true that this period of the human life does contains the largest amount of both physical and mental change, it should not be thought of as the only time in our life where change is acceptable. At any other time, though, change is usually looked at as negative. In many texts, when an adult changes, they are usually viewed as fickle or even
The consequences that an individual may experience during a transition period in life can challenge one’s attitudes and beliefs for the better. Good morning/afternoon year 12 and ………………… A transition is the process or concept of a growth or change from one state or condition to another. This change can be physical, emotional, or intellectual. During an individual’s transition phase there can arise many barriers and obstacles, which need to be overcome, in order to grow and move into one’s desired world. In exploring transitions, the composers of the films Billy Elliot and Beneath Clouds utilize a number of techniques to highlight the positive and negative experiences in transition. The film Billy Elliot, directed by Stephen Daldry, explores
“Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” (Jerry Seinfeld) Most people don’t know what life will bring or what road they will have to travel until that time comes. George never knew the only way he could save his best friend would be to kill him and Hamlet never knew he would die from being poisoned by my uncle and friend. All the trails and tribulations that you encounter are only to make you better person even if it’s bad. Personally I have been through a lot in 16 years. Some good and some bad but at the end it made me the young last that I am today. Your life experiences only prepare you for the real word. Three life experiences that made me who I am are Death of my uncle, my mom being ill and the switching of schools.
This past semester’s experience conducting has proven to be beneficial for my skills on and off the podium. I learned through practicing and class meetings how to make my mind and hands independent from each other. Going into the class, my primary fear was separating the lead hand from the other. The exercises with dynamics and practicing them separately made the desired independence come naturally to me. It is still not where I would like it, but dynamic control has definitely improved throughout the semester. I would prefer to work on my cues and discover different ways of giving them to the musicians.
Emerging adults are always in the search of their own identity while experimenting with their life, love life and career path. Constant changes in emerging adult’s life are common. From changing residential place to love life, work and education, instability often presents during emerging adulthood (Santrock, 2013). In addition, emerging adults tend to place focus on themselves where they have no commitment and responsibilities toward others. This provides them a great chance to exercise their own will and to execute their plans for the future. During emerging adulthood, many feel like as if they do not belong to either adolescents or adult. The transition ends only when they have distinct marks of an adult. According to Arnett (as cited in Santrock, 2014), “emerging adulthood is the age of possibilities” (p. 296). The age of possibilities is when an individual has the opportunity to turn things around in life, especially when they are from a poor family
This interview that was conducted between the client and I transition very well as I was informing the client some important information about him continuing to receiving assistance and services when in Florida. The client continue to express his need to leave the state of New Jersey to live his life how he wants. I handled the interview without any problems developing from the client that would be upsetting. The client responded to me in a respectful manner. He accepted the information I had to inform him for him to continue with services when in Florida. The client expressed his need to leaving New Jersey, which is his decision that seems to be beneficial for him. My objective was achieved by providing the client information on what he needs
By the time I was 13 years old, I thought I had everything planned out already up until college. I had already built up a plethora of excitement for everything I had been anticipating, so when my dad broke the news that my family would be moving, I was devastated. I wasn’t willing to leave behind my friends and everything that had been a part of my childhood. Because I had refused and avoided any possibility of change in my life since I was little, I wasn’t ready for change, nor have I ever experience significant changes in my life up to that point.
Upon arriving towards the end of my college career in criminal justice, I started sensing that something was not quite right. I remember feeling the same overwhelming feeling the day I went dress shopping for my wedding. All the wedding preparations were coming to an end except for the dress. My heart and mind were visually prepared months in advance for this perfect dress; and so began the trying on of many dresses. However, my heart began to sink as I realized that after trying on more dresses than anticipated, none were what I really wanted. I vividly remember the disappointment I felt in knowing how hard I worked to get to this important life event; and the dress just didn’t fit my expectations. Finally, I tried one last store that I had saved for a very last resort and immediately saw my dress through the front door. It wasn’t what I had envisioned but after yielding to the possibility and trying it on, I knew there was no other dress for me. I had it on, fell in love, and the rest is history.
At the young age of ten, I was faced with a situation that has had one of the largest influences in who I am today. My parents’ divorce has and still currently plays a role in my life that has affected my drive for motivation bringing diverse perspectives. At such a young age, I was filled with such remorse, discouragement, and fear. My educational abilities were collapsing, along with some of my common social activities. I was absent-minded due to my adolescent understanding and confusion of the situation. I became emotionally depleted coming eye to eye with what I was promised would never happen. My personal connections with my family gradually became diminished, from what I kept so valuable. I was placed in a situation that tore apart my contentment, arrogance, and self motivation. It wasn’t until years later, I took my position as a chance to transform my bleakness into a strong desire for greatness.
Some memories are best forgotten, but it takes courage to go through them. Often, I wish to forget the day when I almost lost my parents in a tragic car accident. As my world came crumbling down, I prayed and hoped that the nightmare would soon end. I endlessly fought the sense of helplessness, isolation and fear of the uncertainty. I was 19 and clueless. Nevertheless, I sailed through these dreadful days and welcomed my parents home after six long months. In the months that followed my parent’s return, I juggled between taking care of my parents, graduating college and adjusting to my new job. Almost 10 years later, this dark phase still has a phenomenal impact on me. Perhaps, because this specific experience transformed me into a grateful,
During my connected lesson, I recognised that developing a lessons which is connected has successfully incorporated knowledge building among students. I learned that when planning a knowledge building lesson within your learners, its’ important to give them time to understand the topic in it’s basic element, and then build upon it throughout the other lessons. In my lessons, I started with the basics, showing students what it means to be persuasive, and giving them examples. Throughout the week, they still listen to different examples of persuasion, but also take the time to think of their own opinions to different topics, and work on persuading others the way they have seen others persuade during the beginning lessons. There
To begin something new, you must sacrifice something old. To enter the real world, you must graduate your childhood.