Nothing Changes Until We Accept it First

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of acceptance in the present moment and its relevance in personal struggles.

I first wrote this in 2019 so I’m not struggling with the same things but the concept of acceptance is relevant at any time .There’s a reason why it has staying power in 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Enjoy. One of the things I’m grappling with right now is acceptance. It’s easier for me to fantasize about the future when things aredifferent. When I have a job again, when my body feels better. It’s much harder for me to stay in the moment and accept my current reality . The present moment sucks sometimes. Who wants to accept something crappy? I sure don’t. However, I’m reminded, as I often am, of a passage from the Big Book ofAlcoholics Anonymous on this topic.

Topics covered

• acceptance
• present moment
• 12-step programs
• self-reflection
• personal growth

Keywords

• acceptance
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• present moment
• self-reflection
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alcoholics Anonymous

Books & works: Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

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