Are your negative, critical, or angry thoughts upsetting you, leaving you feeling sad, depressed, irritated, frustrated, dispirited, unlovable, and separate from others? I felt the same way for a long time.

I hope to share on my epharmony website what I've learned about the subject of acceptance, using a question-and-answer format.

I believe that self-acceptance, acceptance of others, and acceptance of “what is” are important first steps toward making the changes we most want to see in ourselves, our relationships, and in the world.

I hope you'll read this series to explore and identify the things that bug you the most about yourself, others, your situation, and the world. Then you can decide what to accept, what to fix, and what to leave behind.

I'll talk about why and how present, “in the moment” acceptance is different from long-term settling, complacency, or resignation. Then I'll explain how acceptance can bring about the changes you most want to see in life.

I hope you'll find support here for creating a more peaceful present and a greatly changed future, through learning how to become more accepting and effective.

And finally, I hope you'll share your feedback, suggestions, and contributions with me!