Most of us have active ego minds that are continually making up stories in our heads about what is going on in our lives. This mental activity clouds our model of reality and prevents us from recognizing things as they really are. Acceptance is a powerful process of stripping away our filters, perceptions, interpretations and judgments so that we can begin to recognize things for what they are. Acceptance is a necessary skill because, without it, we are powerless to effect any kind of real or lasting change in our lives.
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