Acceptance is a practice, not a destination from "summary" of The Radical Acceptance of Everything by Ann Weiser Cornell
Acceptance is not something we achieve and then hold onto forever. It is not a final destination that we reach and remain in for the rest of our lives. Instead, acceptance is a practice that we engage in moment by moment, day by day. It is an ongoing process of opening ourselves to whatever is happening in the present moment, without judgment or resistance. When we see acceptance as a practice, we free ourselves from the expectation that we need to reach some fixed state of perfect acceptance. We understand that there will be times when acceptance comes easily, and times when it feels challenging or even impossible. And that's okay. The practice of acceptance is not about attaining a certain level of proficiency; it is about showing up with curiosity and compassion, no matter what. In this practice, we learn to meet each moment with a sense of openness and willingness. We allow ourselves to experience whatever is arising, whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, without tr...
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