“He wasn’t perfect. He forgot things sometimes. He got tired, even cranky (That’s when he knew he needed a cigarette!). But there was something unmistakable about him—something different.”

Is there a difference between a change of heart and a conversion? The Beauty and the Beast offers a timeless lesson on the power of true transformation. While a change of heart might be temporary, a conversion is a permanent shift, impacting all future decisions. Consider the profound change that comes with becoming a parent for the first time—it’s not just a new role, but a complete transformation that reshapes your entire perspective.

Is the act of practicing virtue more important than the motivation behind it? Consider someone practicing honesty to enhance trust in professional relationships, or displaying patience to mitigate personal stress. Are these virtues being practiced for the ‘wrong’ reasons?