We do make meaning out of catalyst, which can hold emotional charge. Even if catalyst were neutral we, being meaning-makers, we do ascribe judgments (values, meanings, etc.,) onto the catalyst.
I can illustrate how altho people may not view catalyst in a positive light, they may come to accept themselves gradually. Think I've posted a lot on the progression of understanding & acceptance that occurs in people who have gone thru traumatic experiences. Have not met one person who said I'm glad I was assaulted it changed my life in a positive way. They can definitely shift the meaning of the catalyst from one that creates high level distress (emotional charge) and misunderstanding of who they are (like see themselves as unacceptable or weak due to being involved in some traumatic event).
And so I don't think catalyst do necessarily get interpreted in a positive light but people can increase their understanding of self & acceptance of self so that they can continue on their journey of healing.
I can illustrate how altho people may not view catalyst in a positive light, they may come to accept themselves gradually. Think I've posted a lot on the progression of understanding & acceptance that occurs in people who have gone thru traumatic experiences. Have not met one person who said I'm glad I was assaulted it changed my life in a positive way. They can definitely shift the meaning of the catalyst from one that creates high level distress (emotional charge) and misunderstanding of who they are (like see themselves as unacceptable or weak due to being involved in some traumatic event).
And so I don't think catalyst do necessarily get interpreted in a positive light but people can increase their understanding of self & acceptance of self so that they can continue on their journey of healing.
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