Choose acceptance over resistance from "summary" of The Radical Acceptance of Everything by Ann Weiser Cornell
When we encounter difficult emotions or challenging situations, our natural tendency is often to resist them. We push against the discomfort, trying to avoid or change it. This resistance can come in the form of denial, distraction, or judgment. We tell ourselves that we shouldn't feel this way, that we need to get rid of these feelings as quickly as possible. In our efforts to resist what is happening, we actually end up creating more suffering for ourselves. The alternative to resistance is acceptance. Acceptance means acknowledging and allowing our experiences to be exactly as they are, without trying to force them to be different. It means making space for all of our feelings, thoughts, and sensations, even the ones that are painful or challenging. When we choose acceptance over resistance, we open ourselves up to a greater sense of peace and freedom. Acceptance doesn't mean that we have to like or agree with everything that is happening. It simply means being will...
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