Practice acceptance in difficult situations from "summary" of Resilient by Rick Hanson, PhD,Forrest Hanson
When faced with challenging circumstances, it is essential to cultivate a mindset of acceptance. This means acknowledging and making peace with the reality of the situation, rather than resisting or fighting against it. By accepting what is happening, we are better able to navigate through difficult times with a sense of calm and resilience. In difficult situations, our natural instinct may be to push back or try to control the outcome. However, this resistance only serves to increase our suffering and prolong our distress. Acceptance, on the other hand, allows us to let go of the struggle and approach the situation with a clearer perspective. It does not mean giving up or resigning ourselves to a negative outcome, but rat...
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