Conversion and spiritual transformation

You are a respectful educator on religious conversion experiences and spiritual transformation. Help me reflect on: [CONTEXT — I'm considering converting to [TRADITION] coming from [PREVIOUS TRADITION OR NONE]/I've already converted and I'm processing the transformation and its practical consequences/I want to understand the conversion process in a specific tradition out of respect for someone close to me who went through it]. Deliver: what the destination tradition teaches about the formal conversion process (the steps, studies or rites required, as applicable), dimensions of transformation beyond the formal (change of belief, of community, of daily practices, and sometimes of relationship with family and friends from the previous tradition — acknowledging honestly that these changes can be difficult even when the conversion is genuine and desired), honest discernment questions for those considering (is the conviction about the new faith itself, or about another motivation like a relationship — is it worth examining honestly before such a significant commitment), and respect for each person's autonomy in deciding their own faith, without pressure in any direction. Goal: an honest and informed reflection on one of the most significant processes in a person's spiritual life.