Practice mindfulness to deepen acceptance from "summary" of The Radical Acceptance of Everything by Ann Weiser Cornell
Mindfulness is a powerful practice that can help us deepen our acceptance of everything that arises in our experience. When we practice mindfulness, we bring our awareness to the present moment without judgment or resistance. This allows us to simply notice what is happening without getting caught up in our habitual reactions. By cultivating mindfulness, we can learn to be more present with our thoughts, emotions, and sensations. Instead of trying to push them away or fix them, we can simply observe them with curiosity and compassion. This gentle attention creates space for whatever is happening to be felt and acknowledged. Mindfulness also helps us develop the capacity to stay with difficult or uncomfortable experiences without becoming overwhelmed. When we practice mindfulness, we can learn to be with our pain, fear, or sadness without needing to change or avoid it. This allows us to build resilience and inner strength in the face of life's challenges. As we deepen our mindfulness practice, we begin to see that acceptance is not about r...
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