Tending Our Emotional Stew Through Mindful Acceptance
by Scott Cooper
Apr 22, 2019
3 minutes
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Unpleasant feelings are normal; why worsen your situation by fighting them? Through mindful acceptance we can find peace even in the discomfort.
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What brings peace of mind is different for each of us.
Yet, studies confirm that each of us can enhance our peace of mind by practicing greater acceptance of our natural, and sometimes difficult, emotions. Each of us carries around an inner pot of ‘emotional stew’ filled with flavors both pleasant and unpleasant — sweet, spicy, bitter, tart, and savory.
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