Acceptance
Acceptance is the willingness to recognize and accept how things are. This intention is something that we can bring into our meditation practice, helping us overcome our fears and fights. It’s the opposite of fighting the moment or wanting things to be different and it’s not entirely easy. It can take discipline and willingness to let things happen and go with the flow. This is something that will take time, but with this time, you will learn to stop worrying about the things that you cannot change.
But with enough practice, we can start to bring this intention into our day. We can allow negative thinking to inform our understanding without allowing it to define us. If you don’t let it take over, it can bring recognition without control.
Acceptance also implies a compassionate relationship with oneself. We can start to appreciate all of our strengths and flaws, without trying to change anything. We don’t have to like everything about ourselves, but we can look at ourselves with non-judgemental acceptance. The same way we would look at anyone else who needs help.
The more we intentionally practice acceptance of both ourselves and the moment, the less internal conflict we will experience. When practiced enough, it can become a mindset.
You may be feeling a lot of stress. Acceptance is a big step for living a peaceful life 😊