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Acceptance of what is leads to inner peace from "summary" of The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
When you completely accept what is, something within you emerges that can be described as inner peace. It is not a passive state, but the result of recognizing and accepting the present moment as it is. This acceptance does not mean that you cannot take action to change the situation or improve your life. In fact, it is only through acceptance that real change can occur. When you stop resisting what is, you can then make a conscious choice to either accept it, change it, or remove yourself from the situation. Acceptance is the starting point of any transformation. It is the key to unlocking the power of now. When you resist the present moment, you are fighting against the entire universe, which is always in a state of flow and change. This resistance creates inner turmoil and suffering. It is only when you accept the present moment as if you had chosen it, that you can experience peace. This...
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