Acceptance Of What Is | Presence & Stillness

When we resist what is, we create suffering. When we open our hearts to acceptance, we invite peace. Acceptance is the doorway to freedom.

This gentle guided meditation is an invitation to rest in the power of Acceptance, of yourself, of others, and of life’s unfolding. Through this practice, you’ll soften resistance, release judgment, and welcome a deeper sense of calm and clarity.

When we stop fighting reality, we create space for healing. When we accept, we transform.

Whether you’re struggling with change, carrying self-doubt, or simply seeking a gentle reminder to let go,
this meditation will help you rest in surrender and discover peace in the present moment.

Transcript

Acceptance is a gentle strength of saying yes of what is here in this moment.

When we stop fighting reality,

We open the door to peace.

When we soften into what is,

We discover freedom.

Resistance leads to suffering,

And acceptance,

A deep acceptance of whatever is,

Frees us from suffering.

So this meditation is an invitation to release the struggle and to soften the grip of control,

To rest in the freedom of allowing things to be just the way they are.

So find a comfortable position,

Sitting or lying down,

And allow your eyes to gently close if that feels more comfortable for you.

Continue breathing gently and allow the body to be at ease.

Allow the mind to soften and let yourself be here in this moment.

Now bring your awareness to the sounds around you.

Notice the closest sound you can hear.

Now notice the sounds a little farther away,

Sounds coming from a distance.

Do not judge these sounds as pleasant or unpleasant.

Simply allow and observe whatever is emerging.

Allow each sound to come and go just as it is.

Notice how sound emerges and then fades away,

Emerges and then fades away,

Always moving,

And yet behind all sound,

There is silence,

Sound emerges from silence and then merges back into silence.

And just as the sounds appear and disappear,

Emerges from silence and merges into silence,

So do our thoughts,

Our emotions,

And our experiences.

We need not hold on to our thoughts.

We need not fight them either.

We can simply allow them to appear and disappear.

And just as we observed sound,

We can observe our thoughts,

Our emotions.

Whatever is here in this moment,

Let it be.

That which is,

Is.

Realize the futility in resisting whatever already is.

All that which is in this moment is to be accepted.

Acceptance brings peace.

Acceptance brings freedom.

Now silently whisper these words in your mind.

I allow this moment to be as it is.

I release and let go the need to control everything.

I welcome life as it unfolds.

Let these words sink into your heart.

Feel them deep within.

Accept whatever is.

Notice the stillness inside of you.

The presence that you are,

That you experience when you stop resisting.

Carry this space of acceptance with you.

Remind yourself time and again to accept whatever is.

Accept you as you are.

Accept others as they are.

Accept life as it is.

Life is unfolding as it should.

And let us release all desire to control.