We gain insight
Through teachings, transmissions, counselling, reading, journaling, workshops, etc.
We understand our situation, and those of others
How, and sometimes why, we got to where we are
We know what our issues are and what needs to change
We feel we are making good progress in our self-analysis
But we are still stuck
Until we translate this into new behaviours and action
And do the things that demonstrate mastery of what has held us back
Respond differently, no longer reacting to the old triggers
Live differently, no longer acting out the old patterns
Then we know we are transformed and have released the past
Symbolic and ceremonial acts may be useful in this process but need to be followed up by real change in behaviour