When we combine acceptance with self-responsibility we can then see that whenever we are in a painful or disturbing situation we have two choices: We can work compassionately to bring something positive to the situation or leave. However, the key is the mental stance that we make the choice from, and thus the first step is always accepting the moment without resistance.

For years I was so busy building walls I did not see I was imprisoning myself behind them, and did not recognize this pattern as being addiction. My addictive thinking and behavior became the bars of my cell. Denying feeling empty inside, I constantly looked for new things to acquire, people to be around, substances to take, and new goals to achieve in order to feel better about myself. Over the last four decades I have focused on healing my addictive mind and helping others do the same.

No matter how sick your body is, extending Love will reduce your suffering and aid in healing.

The paradox of acceptance: When our mind becomes less attached and dependent on things being a certain way our happiness in life dramatically improves.

Within Inspirational Psychology, health doesn't refer to just the state of the body, but also the state of the mind, which affects the body.

What if happiness is in fact more about remembering who we are, rather than attempting to change anything or anyone at all?

The roots of addiction can be seen in our search for happiness in something outside of our self, be it drugs, relationships, material possessions.