Contradiction is widely viewed as something negative
When someone is trying to become a “new” person – that is contradiction
The new biopsychosocial factors necessary for change – becoming
But it’s not something negative
Think of it this way: an addict is on a road to recovery, they need to surely contradict
Their thoughts and actions to become someone different than who they are; the
Habits and cognitions that they’ve developed throughout the years of addiction
Simply: from what is and what is to become
Therefore, contradiction isn’t always negative, contradiction is necessary for growth
and improvement
A. Garcia