Understanding Acceptance and Why Practicing It Can Lead to Peace
Acceptance is often seen as a key ingredient for personal growth, emotional balance, and inner peace. Yet, it is frequently misunderstood. It’s not about giving up or passively tolerating everything that happens to you, especially things like abuse or injustice. True acceptance is about acknowledging reality as it is, without judgment or resistance, while still […]
Radical Acceptance
By Carolyn Simon, MS, LPC One thing has become clear in the mental health field: the more we try to fight against our feelings and emotions, the stronger and more prominent they can become. We are quick to label our feelings and situations as “good” or “bad” and can take a judgmental stance when it […]