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   2/14/09

   Anok

   All humans are capable of change to an extent. Some change is physical - other change is psychological.
   
   In fact, we all do regularly change from the time we are born to the time we die. Our opinions change, our habits change and our bodies change. Most change is based on experience.
   
   However I do believe that some traits are not changeable. Psychological disorders or genetic predispositions can thwart or completely render a person's ability to change certain things impossible.

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      2/14/09

      Rich

      Good answer.
      
      I've spent a considerable amount of time unlearning things and not allowing them to be dictated by past experience.
      
      On that last part, though, I wonder if we cannot change by changing the perception of the disorder. Maybe being a little out of sorts is just a different perception of the world?
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   2/14/09

   myriadlife

   Yes I like Anok's answer too. Change is possible where there is the will to change.

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   2/14/09

   KiefersCorner

   You are what you think; unfortunately most people rarely have an open mind.

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4. 

   2/14/09

   RedVelvetMedia

   Change? Change is always happening..Look around you..Things change every Moment..I know that Change is just the next step to one being in touch with ones self.. Knowing what is good and bad sooo.Change yes .. It happens all the time

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   2/14/09

   Thundercatt99

   Yes. Our attitudes, belief systems,ect. can all be changed.
   
   No, we cannot change who we are and where we have been. These defining factors make up our foundations.
   
   Maybe. Like what Anok said, Human beings change themselves every moment of every day. Some better, some worse, sometimes filing info away for future use.

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6. 

   2/14/09

   kab625

   We really can change who we are. We can learn compassion. We can change our brain structure to cope with pain. We can engage in practices that truly alter the way we process information and respond to others and our environment. Of course we can change, if we want to. I agree that "we are what we think".

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   2/14/09

   MadameX

   We don't need to--we just need to unearth the good stuff and clean up what's become distorted. It doesn't change who we are as humans--it brings us closer to the human that's underneath all of the distractions and misdirection the modern world invites.

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8. 

   2/14/09

   environmentalbooty

   not unless we want to.

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9. 

   2/15/09

   chasemarch

   We can always change. Always.
   
   I don't wait for New Years to come around to make resolutions. If there is something that I see doesn't work in my life, I resolve to change it right away. I have been quite successful at it.
   
   I have changed in some pretty amazing ways over the years. I think the old me might not even recognize the new me. And that is a good thing.

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10. 

    2/15/09

    MissAttica

    I'm not sure it is possible NOT to change who we are as humans. Change is part of life - for better or for worse.

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11. 

    2/15/09

    Stillthinking

    I think we can change the way we behave, but our core system of thinking is embedded in our brain chemistry. Has anyone taken a personality typing test? Like a Myers-Brigg? It's based on Jungian personality typology and can be really revealing. I am an INFJ, Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Judging. I am a creative idealist and this is more an indication of how my brain is set up and what drives my thought processes. It is not reflective of political views, popularity, or intelligence.

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12. 

    2/15/09

    neobluepanther

    If you think you can, you can!

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13. 

    2/15/09

    LaMirabelle

    Yes but only pain or desperate passion will do that.

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14. 

    7/23/09

    Sahail

    Yes, if we want to. Nothing is ever ingrained. If you want to change anything all that is required is leverage.
    
    And leverage is totally free.

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15. 

    7/23/09

    thought

    upto a great limit, dont we go through changes all the time?

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16. 

    7/23/09

    SufiSister

    Yep Im living proof

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