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Acceptance Quote by Tara Brach

“The process of radical acceptance is to accept that a story has appeared in the mind, and then deepen the attention to see clearly what's happening in the body, to regard those feelings and sensations with kindness and acceptance, and to notice how they come and go.” quote by Tara Brach
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“The process of radical acceptance is to accept that a story has appeared in the mind, and then deepen the attention to see clearly what's happening in the body, to regard those feelings and sensations with kindness and acceptance, and to notice how they come and go.”

Tara Brach

About This Quote

Source Book: Radical Acceptance, 2003

Accepting thoughts and bodily sensations with kindness allows clearer awareness of present experience.

In simple terms: Kindly notice thoughts and feelings.

Key Takeaway

Practice compassionate mindfulness.

Themes

mindfulness acceptance awareness kindness

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

self‑help spiritual

When to use this quote

  • stress reduction
  • therapy
  • daily meditation

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality meditation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay present with pain?
  • What sensations do you tend to judge?
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