The Evolution of Personal Transformation: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom for Modern Growth
Details
📍 Location: Capital Factory, Astroboy on Floor 1
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In today’s world, “personal growth” is everywhere—books, podcasts, coaching programs, apps. But how often do we stop to ask: Where did our ideas about transformation come from? What have we forgotten along the way? And what could a more holistic practice of becoming truly look like?
This event is both an inner reflection and a meta-conversation about personal transformation itself. We’ll explore how cultures across history understood personal growth—not just as self-improvement, but as a sacred, communal, and often spiritual process. Then we’ll turn inward to reflect on how we’ve changed in recent years, and how we want to grow in the years ahead.
Agenda
🗣 A group conversation to explore how we each currently view personal transformation
📖 A short lecture on how transformation has been practiced through ancient spiritual paths, Renaissance humanism, psychology, and modern self-help
💭 A guided reflection to evaluate who you were 5 years ago, who you are now, and who you’re becoming
🔍 A hands-on activity exploring historical transformation practices—identifying which are still useful today, and which we might benefit from reviving
🤝 Deep conversations and new perspectives in community
What to Bring?
A notebook or journal
A curious mind
A friend who loves big questions
Who Should Attend?
Curious minds who enjoy meaningful discussions
Those interested in personal growth, history, and culture
Anyone passionate about building a better world and fostering community
Expect a welcoming atmosphere, thought-provoking conversation, and the chance to connect with like-minded people who care about shaping the future.