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106 Think Piece: "I Refuse to Change"

The Imperfect Buddha Podcast

CHAPTER

The Psychology of Resistance to Change

There are many good reasons for ditching a tradition, but there are also ways of taking the signals of necessary change as a signal to resist or run. This resistance is often aided by the shifting values of wider society. The stories continue to be interesting because we all have a tendency to shield ourselves from what we don't wish to see. Some benefit from being told to stop bullshitting themselves, but most need a little more kindness and a little more encouragement just to get over the hump.

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