Do we essentially change?

Learning, experiencing, environment, happenings can all lead to changes such as adjustment, adaptation in our behavior and how we live. Therefore we not only change in appearance but in our behavior as well.

i feel you never change... you just start acting like what people expect of you!!!!

Originally posted by: qwertyesque

i feel you never change... you just start acting like what people expect of you!!!!

Change...

We are capable of profound self-transformation which can also lead to collective transformation of the world around us. Both kinds of transformation are inter-linked, and influence each other in powerful ways. As a result of either kind of transformation, both the individual and the collective are continuously changing.

That's not to say everyone transforms in that way. Some people just go through life without meaningful transformation, though some level of at least superficial change is inevitable. But there's always hope. Without that, I don't really see the point of living.

with the basic assumption that personality is an equal mix of genetics and experiences, already half of us is always shifting and developing as we learn. on top of that, we got epigenetics where environmental factors can also modify our genes. so yes, I would say we change. and by that definition, we are not the same people we were a few years ago. we have probably retained some inherited traits but to that we have added years of experiences, colored and otherwise.

Change is constant. I believe change is possible, but only if we self-analyze, self-reflect and we take responsibility of own actions and our own mistakes do we essentially change. I think only under extreme circumstances do we essentially change in life otherwise we don't quite change. Our habits may change, but our behavior essentially remains the same. For instance if you have a tendency to lash out when you're angry, then you will continue to do so regardless of how much others tell you not to.

So far I have never seen anyone change much. There are minor changes here and there due to circumstances and experiences, but for the most part most people remain the same.