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Acceptance
Radical Acceptance stems from the Buddhist tradition and the universal truth that pain in life is inevitable, but our suffering is optional. What this means is that there will inevitably be things that cause us sadness, hurt, and anger- whether that’s a broken leg, a loved one dying, or a child’s behavior regressing. What causes us suffering- increasing and extending all of our difficult feelings- is by fighting against and denying the reality of the situation.
Thinking about Inside Out, Our Children’s Emotions, & the New School Year
My family has gone through a lot of changes this summer. A lot. While many of us don't like change (it's hard, uncomfortable, unpredictable) at least as adults we are somewhat prepared for them. We know that the unsettling feeling is temporary. Adjusting takes time....