Tag: acceptance

It’s our choice

Posted on by philipdodson

We are not here to please others, to fix others, to tell others what to do, we are here for our own experiences. What others are is what they are, accept them and let them be. We can only control ourselves not others.

We do not need permission, we do not need other peoples acceptance or approval.

Our path and journey is uniquely ours to choose what the next step is.

Of course, all choices have consequences and we are accountable for the outcome of the ones we make.

It’s our choice, our journey…just live the moment, follow your feelings and enjoy it no matter what anyone thinks.

Acceptance inside not outside

Posted on by philipdodson

Inner acceptance of ‘what is’ does not need to be confused with outward acceptance.

Accepting what is and others as they are and as this moment is, enables us to be at peace, however, it does not mean we agree with it or are happy about it. Of course, we might be, but accepting inside is not agreement. It just means we are making a conscious choice not to suffer from what is, something that can not be change.

If we then choose to voice our view or act, it is from a place of calm and free from egoic attachment to the outcome, and again, removing any suffering from other peoples’ reactions.

Surrendering to what has already occurred and what other people are is not being a ‘doormat’ or weak, it is strength to be able to free ourselves from the resistance to what we can not change.

Inside is what counts as it is the only thing we can control.