# 106 Think Piece: "I Refuse to Change"

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Podcast: [The Imperfect Buddha Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-imperfect-buddha-podcast-5330299)
Published: 2023-05-16T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

“There is positive and negative resistance, and plenty of somethings in between. But who determines the terms upon which such a psychological force is cast? If it’s you, then you may have a small problem on your hands. That is if you are interested in transformation and change.” In the latest Think Piece, we look at why so many begin but never end and why so many use Buddhism to stay safe, reinforce existing ideas of self and steer clear of its more radical calls to practice and thought. The original post in its written glory is here. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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