We cannot change anything…

We are beginning a series of quotes and images related to Acceptance. Expect to see a new one posted weekly. Also expect to have your expectations let down. We’re only human, after all! This first quote from Carl Jung is a corker, don’t you think? It sums up the Brief…

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The 11 Dangers of Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful tool, supported by a growing wealth of evidence which demonstrates the many benefits of the practice. However, recently there have been a few articles in the press which have highlighted the ‘dangers’ of meditation. Therefore, it seems a good time to look deeper into what could be considered meditation dangers, and how we can not only address them but also learn from them.

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Three Blocks to Radical Acceptance

Radical Acceptance means completely and totally accepting something from the depths of your soul, with your heart and your mind. You stop fighting reality. When you stop fighting you suffer less. However, Radical acceptance is easier to understand than it is to practice.

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Will I Ever be Happy Again?

This makes a very simple, yet extremely significant, point. Will I Ever Be Happy? Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment It is pretty hard to feel content in a world that is consistently offering you the “next best thing”. I mean, how can your possibly pay attention to the now…

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Acceptance is NOT Resignation!

This is excellent on Acceptance versus resignation: What does it mean when a friend, family member, or therapist tells you that you need to try to accept a situation you’re struggling with? Is this reasonable advice, or is it just annoying and impossible? Acceptance is a key concept and a…

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