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Accepting things as they are leads to inner peace from "summary" of Wherever You Go, There You are by John Hampel
When we resist the way things are, when we fight against reality, we create inner turmoil. This resistance can manifest as stress, anxiety, or frustration. We may find ourselves constantly struggling against the flow of life, trying to control and manipulate our circumstances to fit our expectations. But this constant battle only serves to create more suffering. Acceptance, on the other hand, involves letting go of this resistance. It means acknowledging things as they are, without judgment or the need to change them. When we accept the present moment, we free ourselves from the burden of trying to control the uncontrollable. We release ourselves from the grip of expectations and allow ourselves to simply be. In accepting things as they are, we open ourselves up to inner peace. We let go of the need to constantly strive for something different, something better. Instead, we find contentment in the here and now. We become more present, more grounded, and more at ease with whatever life brings our way. T...
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