This approach may run counter to habitual ways of being and doing, particularly for those of us who grew up in a Western society. We’re programmed to react to circumstances, take control of our situations, try to force positive thoughts, and immediately jump into problem solving. But it’s the step of acceptance that makes all of these other strategies effective. Without acceptance, we risk running around in circles, not really working on the things we need to be working on, never making progress. Not accepting our reality causes us to feel tenuous and unsteady, like we’re never really on solid
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