Tales of Recovery~To Understand

Today the mantra, "I Understand"  replaced forever in my heart the usual mantra of "acceptance.'  

We are told to accept the things we can not change, which is a way to surrender to that which is out of our hands to control.   I have struggled with that word (acceptance) because it is so strict and in a way triggering to my rebel soul.  My heart has expanded in a capacity to UNDERSTAND - which is for me a deeper way of acknowledging the difficulties, struggles, and sufferings of life.   Yes, obviously there is an acceptance or surrender to this...but different words land more profoundly on each one of us.

"I understand" is an expansive way of embracing the Mystery of Life, a different perspective.  A sweeter acceptance even in gratitude of all that life brings.  This amazing gift that sometimes is so intense and difficult, but with UNDERSTANDING of the greater purpose is softer to navigate. 

Asé

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