Accept how things are to change how things are

Acceptance can sometimes feel like it’s a rather passive approach to take to things. But in fact sometimes acceptance is the first step towards fighting for change.

For example, if you accept that you have, say an addiction, that act of acceptance is the first step towards fighting that addiction and doing something about it.

Health condition or relationship

Or if you accept that you have a health condition that you really didn’t want to accept, but now you accept it, you are far more likely than to do what’s necessary. You are more likely to work towards a cure or to manage the condition in ways that allow you the maximum choices in your life with that condition.

This is probably more important than ever now in the era of Long Covid but of course people have always been having to accept and deal with adverse health issues.

You could say the same about a relationship you’re in that’s causing you distress or about a situation at work that’s getting you down. Acceptance can be the first step towards searching for a solution.

Denial – never a good idea

Denial is never a good idea when it comes to important matters that we would be better off dealing with. Denial of a health condition, for instance, just postpones the day when you can do something about it.

So acceptance, however reluctant you may be about it, can be very empowering and that’s one of the most important of life lessons.

This Daily Bell might also help:

You don’t get to build without clearing away rubble. Sometimes, to build your future you need to clear away emotional rubble. What do you need to accept or forgive? Maybe not everything can be accepted or forgiven but a lot can. That clearing away allows you to live more in present moments than in your head.

Acceptance is a key aspect of mindfulness (sometimes think it’s the most important part of it) and you can learn more about all aspects of mindfulness in my 15 lesson online course Easy Mindfulness (pay by donation, so it’s affordable to all). Find out more here.

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