Do you think the present is not pretty enough?
maybe you just need to look at it from a different angle.
“Accept — then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life.”
By Eckhart Tolle in his book The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Imagine you're stuck in a traffic jam.
You could curse and honk your horn in frustration, or you could take a deep breath and accept the situation for what it is.
It's like saying, "Okay, this is happening, and I can't change it right now."
Then, instead of fighting against the traffic, you work with it.
Maybe you put on some music or a podcast to make the wait more enjoyable.
You turn the situation from a headache into a chance to relax or catch up on something you've been meaning to do.
Now, let's say your friend cancels plans at the last minute.
Instead of getting upset, you accept it and decide to make the most of your newfound free time.
You might use the evening to do something you love or to catch up on rest.
The idea is to stop seeing things as obstacles to overcome and start seeing them as opportunities.
When you accept what's happening and find a way to work with it, life becomes a lot smoother and more enjoyable.
It's like turning lemons into lemonade—you take what you've got and make the best of it. And that shift in mindset can make a big difference in how you experience everyday life.
Sometimes, it’s okay to curse people while being stuck in traffic or give your friend the silent treatment for cancelling plans xD
But make negative reactions the exceptions.