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  Excerpt from Typhoon Honey (Girrell & Sjogren) -  Defining transformation The nature of everything in this world we know of and in which we live is change. Nothing is static and immutable—nothing. Neither concrete buildings nor stones. Not mountains nor oceans. Nothing lasts forever without changing. Not only is everything in a constant state of flux (though admittedly at different rates and speeds), but the nature of those changes is purely chaotic. The universe is chaos that moves in patterned forms which we call fractals (self-repeating patterns). So when we begin to talk about change and what change is, we start with the idea that change is natural and continual.   This is no new concept. The ancient sages observed changes happening around them and sought to understand the nature of change and changing systems more than three thousand years ago. The “Book of Changes,” called the I Ching , is probably the most widely known of the systems for understanding change...

  The field of language acquisition has been revolutionized by transformative language learning and teaching (TLLT), a methodological approach that fundamentally reimagines how adults acquire language proficiency. Unlike traditional language teaching methods, TLLT leverages deep cognitive transformation processes to achieve remarkable results. At its foundation, transformative language learning draws heavily from Mezirow's transformative learning theory in adult education. As Davidson (2019) explains, "TLLT applies Mezirow's framework of perspective transformation to the specific domain of language acquisition, targeting not just linguistic knowledge but the fundamental frames of reference through which learners engage with the target language." This integration of adult learning principles with language pedagogy represents a significant paradigm shift. The pioneering work of Leaver and Campbell (2020) established that "transformative approaches produce proficien...

  Every journey of personal transformation begins with a moment—a decision, an event, or an awakening that shifts the course of one’s life. On May 10, history has repeatedly shown us that transformation isn’t just personal; it shapes nations, industries, and ideas. From Nelson Mandela stepping into leadership to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, May 10 marks turning points that remind us that growth, change, and reinvention are at the heart of human progress. Just as these moments reshaped the world, our own journeys of transformation—whether through resilience, reinvention, or self-discovery—echo these larger shifts. Through the stories we tell and the lessons we learn, we uncover the power of transformation, both within ourselves and beyond. Check out the stories of these authors who share moments of transformation, transformative journeys, and potential paths for all. Sone are emotional transformations, some relational, some spiritual. All are personal.  Ar...

For Transformation Tuesday, here is a nugget of transformative   108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas  by Julie Gentile.  " Take incredible care of yourself now so you can take care of the others in your life."   awards earned by 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas IPPY bronze medal Book Excellence Award finalist Julie maintains a transformative website on Ayurvedic yoga and self-care. Check it out: Julie the Yogi . For more posts about Julie and her books, click  HERE . Read more Transformation Tuesday Nuggets HERE Read more posts about transformation HERE . To purchase copies of this book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to buy this book and not have to pay for it? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. VISIT OUR  WEBSITE  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL OUR AUTHORS AND TITLES. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top...