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.

Freedom rests on finding the meaning and lessons even in our greatest pain.

You can learn to focus on love in your heart rather than the symptoms of your physical condition.

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

Becoming less focused on the past and future and not resisting the moment is how to overcome fear, physical pain, and all suffering.

If you believe you are an effect of the world around you - that your happiness is dependent on this thing or that person - then you are always going to be a victim of circumstance to one degree or another.

What if nothing needs to change other than our perception of what we see?