Let go of the struggle against reality from "summary" of The Radical Acceptance of Everything by Ann Weiser Cornell
When we resist reality, we create unnecessary suffering for ourselves. Our struggle against what is happening in the present moment only serves to increase our pain and make it harder for us to find peace. It is like trying to swim against a strong current - we exhaust ourselves without making any progress. Radical acceptance is about letting go of this struggle. It is about acknowledging and embracing reality as it is, without judgment or resistance. This does not mean that we have to like or condone everything that happens to us. It simply means that we are willing to face the truth of our circumstances and accept them without fighting against them. When we stop struggling against reality, we free up energy and mental space to respond to our situation with clarity and wisdom. We can see things more clearly and make decisions based on what is actually happening, rather than on our fears or desires. Radical ac...
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