a doorway to a different possibility

"What happens when you let go of your argument with what is?  No matter how you are feeling...just let it be... (In) the moment when you're willing to no longer be in opposition to anything, you come completely into the now, into this moment.  What you'll begin to experience is a peace and a stillness--a deep inner quietness...a whole different dimension of consciousness, one beyond the ego and its activity."  (Falling into Grace, p. 66)  

We will know that we are completely 'accepting what is' when our awareness is completely in the now.

We can use whatever is happening in any moment to open to a higher consciousness, not by changing anything, just by accepting what is.

"Many people think that this dimension of consciousness of peace, stillness, and well-being is something for which you have to work hard to attain-that somehow it's far away and that you must earn it in some way.  But all these conclusions are just more thoughts in the mind, so as with all thoughts, you can choose to no longer grasp at them.  You can open to a state of being where there are no conclusions, where your mind is wide open, where your consciousness is at ease, and where you can begin to touch upon a whole new dimension of consciousness, a consciousness that actually is at peace.  It's an invitation to just be, to be that consciousness, and also to act from it. Once you taste this stillness, this peace, then the ego will stand out in stark contrast to it.  The vortex of suffering will then be much easier to see.  You may go unconscious for moments, you may not always see the ego trying to hijack you with various thoughts, but even when that happens, if you just stop for a moment and see the pattern, then a gap opens up. It's a doorway to a different possibility-a possibility to experience the peace and happiness for which you've always been longing-even when you are right in the middle of conflict." (Falling into Grace, pp. 66-67)    

This is a spiritual practice that we can do 24-7.  Notice what we are feeling/experiencing each moment and dropping any conclusions including "this shouldn't be," "this is terrible," "this is wonderful,"  etc.  You will know that you have 'accepted what is' if your attention is completely in the now.

I am going to diligently follow this practice and I will post about my experiences.  I invite you to do the same.  It is one thing to read something inspiring and it is another to actually do it.  Writing this blog has helped me to clarify where I am at spiritually and to follow through with the ideas that I have shared.  I would love to hear about how this particular practice is working for you. And you can post anonymously if you prefer.