Let go of resistance and embrace what is from "summary" of The Radical Acceptance of Everything by Ann Weiser Cornell
The idea of accepting everything as it is can be challenging for many of us. We are often conditioned to resist certain experiences, thoughts, or emotions that we deem as negative or unwanted. This resistance only serves to create more suffering and tension within ourselves. By letting go of this resistance, we are able to open ourselves up to the present moment without judgment or aversion. We can embrace whatever arises without trying to change it or push it away. This does not mean that we passively accept injustice or harm, but rather that we allow ourselves to fully experience and acknowledge whatever is happening in our internal and external worlds. When we let go of ...
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