Part of living in this world is to have problems and suffering.  It is unavoidable.

We will have disappointments, frustrations, fears, anger, and loneliness.   

But, the path our thoughts take can increase or decrease our suffering.   

Are you accepting or resisting what is happening in your life?

Definition:

Acceptance-Being in agreement, allowing what is

Resistance-Being in opposition, fighting against what is

 Resistance is a path and acceptance is a path and you have the ability to choose which path you will walk down. The path you choose will decide the scenery you see.

Acceptance is strengthening and developing your ability to see the good even though it may not be apparent. Acceptance provides far greater peace and happiness in your life.

Resistance creates distress and negativity; it increases feelings of fear, doubt, worry, and anxiety.

It is possible for you to choose a new attitude, a new way of thinking about the situations and people you experience in your life.

All things that happen in your life work together for the good and for your growth, regardless of how they appear in your mind now. What can I learn from this? How can I grow from this? This new attitude will help eliminate your resistance.

 Example: I know someone who has “strong rules” of the way things should be.  When people and situations violate these “rules” they are very upset.  People should be…..People should act like…..People shouldn’t say……People shouldn’t do……You get the picture.  Because they don’t accept that some people do act…..some people will say……that’s the way some people are……They create a great deal of suffering for themselves.  They resist the way it is.

Acceptance doesn’t mean we lay over and play dead, but we accept what is and then do what we can to make things better.  We only have control over our own thoughts and actions from this moment forward. 

Acceptance leads to peace.  Resistance leads to suffering.

“Disappointment in life is inevitable, but suffering is a choice”