RADICAL ACCEPTANCE

Written By Duane Nelson

2 IDEAS FROM ME

  • Radical acceptance is the practice of acknowledging reality as it is and using your energy to wisely respond to it rather than fight it. It directs your focus to facts and what is within your control rather than wasting time on things that aren’t.

  • Accepting reality creates less psychological suffering, greater emotional regulation, clearer thinking, freedom from the past, less rumination, greater resilience, better relationships, more effective decision making, greater compassion, and a deeper connection to the present moment.

2 QUOTES FROM SAGES

  • “When I argue with reality, I lose—but only 100 percent of the time.”— Byron Katie

  • “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”— Carl Rogers

1 QUESTION FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

  • Radical acceptance moves you from “Why is this happening to me?” to: “This is happening. What is the wisest thing I can do now within my control?” What are the top 2 realities you are currently resisting?

Namaste,

Duane Nelson

Duane Nelson

Ultrajourney Insight is an Anacortes Washington-based website founded by Duane Nelson, an author, speaker, and teacher focused on helping people live their best life.

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