Don't confuse acceptance with being a naïve or weak person. Acceptance does not mean condoning negative behavior, staying in a bad situation, or not working to improve our life and the world.
Lee L JampolskyIt is impossible to hold a grudge and have peace of mind at the same time. It would be like trying to have day and night exist in the same moment.
Lee L JampolskyWhat if happiness is in fact more about remembering who we are, rather than attempting to change anything or anyone at all?
Lee L JampolskyThough few would admit it, most of the time, when people are upset they don't actually want to feel differently, they want agreement and ways to make a situation, condition, or person change.
Lee L JampolskyMost likely, when you are upset for any reason, it is rare that you will want to quickly see the real cause of your upset or the solution, but with practice you can begin to ask yourself honestly, is it the person/situation or is it my unforgiving thoughts about this person and the past that are upsetting me?
Lee L Jampolsky