In this episode we take the question of,  “What if this is as good as it gets?” and explore why we are having the reactions we do to that question, and what if we allow acceptance of the way things are in order to feel more ease and joy in the present? (and explore our resistance to the concept of acceptance of reality as it is).

This is not about tolerating violations of our fundamental rights and safety or basic quality of life, but rather addressing the fact that when we are constantly waiting for things to be different and striving for that because we think THAT is what will make us happy, we are ironically setting ourselves up for a lot of discontent. 

Striving for an external factor - a change in circumstances for happiness.

You will learn:

// How to look toward a future of possibilities… AND love the beauty of where we are NOW

// How accepting life as it is can bring us peace - and still maintain possibility

// Some signs we’re stuck in an unhealthy view of our current and potential life

// How to use “what if this is as good as it gets?” as a mindfulness tool

Resources:

// Episode 141: The Gift of Paradox

// Episode 201: How Is This My Life Right Now?

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