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As often happens, something shifts in the lives of skeptics (in my case, it was becoming aware of the repetitive, unproductive patterns in my life which drain my alacrity) and they see something personal and profound which they would gain from experiencing it. So they register - still skeptical, yet more open and willing to try it to see what all the enthusiasm is about, after which the most vociferous skeptics famously become enthusiasts (moi aussi) at which point they'll recommend it widely, and claim "I said it was a good idea all along.".
Look: it's natural to be somewhat skeptical of transformation. Being skeptical of transformation is proof positive that your defense mechanisms work. You really don't have to do a lot to ensure your defense mechanisms work. They're all on full automatic anyway. It will however call for a bigger, more courageous view and way of being to avail youself of all the possibilities of being transformed.
Sir Arthur C (Charles) Clarke, the British inventor, futurist, and author (2001: A Space Odyssey) articulated his Law of Revolutionary Ideas which states that every revolutionary idea (in science, politics, art, or whatever) (including producing transformation?) seems to evoke these three stages of reaction:
| 1) | "It's completely impossible. Don't waste my time." |
| 2) | "It's possible but it's not worth doing." |
| 3) | "I said it was a good idea all along." |