Much as we may wish to make a new beginning, some part of us resists doing so as though we were making the first step toward disaster.
William BridgesRead
Change is an event but a transition is the process that you go through in response to the change.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change occurs as an event, while transition is how we adapt and respond to that change.
William Bridges distinguishes between change and transition, highlighting that while change is a singular event that happens in our lives, transition is the ongoing process of emotional and psychological adjustment that follows. Understanding this difference is crucial for navigating life effectively, as it emphasizes that our reactions to changes can be as significant as the changes themselves.
Themes
ChangeTransitionProcessResponseAdaptation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing life changes during graduation.
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