The path to Tranquility (spring)
34. Acceptance without hesitation
Face the reality and don't hesitate between resistance and acceptance, because we need to take action in time. Wasting time in hesitation is equivalent to wasting life and missing opportunities. All resistance should be directed against the imagination of the future, not against what has happened, because what has happened cannot be changed.
Whatever we resist, the more we resist it, the more it affects us and the more stubborn our views become. Just like struggling in mud, the harder we push, the deeper we sink. If we deny the existence of certain things, they become more attractive. Since things can exist, there must be a reason for their existence. Therefore, it is a more reasonable approach to accept its existence and observe how it develops.
When we resist reality, fear arises. Once we transform resistance into acceptance, our courage will make fear disappear. When we understand this, we will accept everything that life brings without hesitation. This kind of acceptance is not only acceptance of reality, but also includes understanding and tolerance of resistance, so it is a complete and conflict-free state.
By accepting our past shortcomings, we can progress faster. When we accept our ignorance, we can learn more. Likewise, when we accept that we have needs, we begin to meet our needs. Only by accepting everything can our consciousness grow and cultivate a healthy and true self.
Stop the inner struggle, stop the denying and resisting thoughts and behaviors, accept the reality calmly, and adapt to the changes and development of nature. When we learn to accept, our hearts become calmer and our worries decrease. Acceptance and adaptation do not mean that we give up the possibility of change. Instead, it enables us to see opportunities more clearly and take positive action. Everything is developing and changing. Only by accepting the present and rooting ourselves in reality can we create a new future.
Nothing is unacceptable, including death. Resistance means a lack of awareness. It cannot give us a sense of security, but it will make us lose the rational basis for doing things. Some things can be hard to accept, such as the loss of a loved one or an injury. But we always have to accept it, so the sooner we accept it, the sooner we can start a new life.
Having an attitude of accepting everything can make us more positive. When we accept the fact that waste exists, we will practice environmental protection more consciously. When we realize that lies are everywhere in society and accept this reality, we will be more determined to choose honesty in order to maintain trust and truth. Even just accepting the idea of "accepting everything" can help us gradually resolve our inner resistance and cultivate an inclusive attitude.
33. Treating all things equally
35. Distinguish between needs and desires
