“Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.”
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If I ever feel upset or want to separate from another person or situation, its usually a sign that I am separating from a wounded part of me.
However, its easier to blame and judge others, rather than see my part in this situation.
Accepting that I play a part, takes courage to admit.
And when I do, I am no longer a victim in this story, but rather an equal participant who has a voice and the ability to change my circumstances for the better.
The minute I say, ‘I can’t change it,’ is the moment I surrender my power to the story.
Carl Rogers says, ‘The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.’
Acceptance is not resignation. It’s not about being passive and allowing life to happen to me.
It’s an active process, a preamble to change and the beginning of knowing who I am and what I am capable of.
‘Love without consciousness and responsibility, becomes need and control.’
Change comes from making space in stillness to see my situation from a higher perspective.
And from accepting my responsibility in every part of life.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
This is spot on and written so beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Ali 🥰
I enjoy your posts.❤️
And I enjoy writing them! Thank you for your posts too Ali 👏
Very true, thanks for sharing. Cheers
Thanks Monica 🙏🏻💕
this is such an honest and powerful post, thank you
Thank you Beth 🙏🏻💚
So true!
Thank you 😊
Thanks for yet another insightful post, Karen. Letting go does, indeed, require great strength.
It does Rosaliene! But I have found it’s the path to freedom 🌈💕
You gotta love the journey, right? Or perhaps adventure is a better word. 🙂 ❤
Well I think we love the journey as we learn from it. No learning, no love ha!! 💕💚
An equal participant, a lesson I must learn, not just for one day!
Yes! I am always re-learning this too Sawsan 🙏🏻💕
Wow. You’re like a Shaman now. A total transformation.
Are you talking to me?
Is your name Sawsan, or have you changed that too?
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Love this wisdom. Quite timely for me today! Thank you Karen 💕
It’s easy to forget Val! But powerful when we understand it’s truth! Thank you 💕💚
“Change comes from making space in stillness to see my situation from a higher perspective.” Hmmmmm. Oh to be there.
It starts with a choice. And each day you keep choosing. Choose enough, you get there. 🙏🏻
I agree Karen. Accepting the role we play with dealing with others is the first step to taking control of our life and forgiving.
So true Michele and there lies our freedom and growth! 💚💕
Thank you! I’m really touched by your post 🙏🏻😊
Nice to see you Karen, I am visiting from David’s Live & Learn blog. A great deal of wisdom and first hand knowledge in your words. I have always worked on adopting “acceptance” as part of my philosophy in life. Your words “Acceptance is not resignation” resonates with me. “An active process.” I had not really given these points more thought until I read them here. You also remind me of a friend’s words “life happens for me, not to me.” I read your post a few times to let some of points sink in. I look forward to reading more. Erica
Thank you Erica and for being here! There are so many layers to learn in life and I continue to be a student too. 💚💕🌈
I followed DKs link to your blog today — so grateful I did.
Your perspective resonates deeply within me.
Thank you!
So nice to have you here Louise! Thank you 💕💚
Amen! Our stories and habitual responses keep us in the lane we’re in. And if we don’t like it, we need to move beyond those . . .
Yes! It’s the perfect opportunity during these uncertain times, to do that Kristine. If life isn’t working for us then what are we waiting for? Ha 💕💚
So true… Wonderful insight
Thank you 🙏🏻🌈
Hi Karen 🙂 Great post and reminder. Just love: ‘The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.’ Isn’t that the truth!? The longer I live the more I realize that acceptance plays a huge role in so much.
I hope you are well. These are trying times…a lot of change. But again, I think acceptance here can also make things easier. Stay safe…be well! ❤
Yes acceptance and patience Lori! Skills for change and life. Stay safe too. 💚💕