08-02-2018, 02:23 AM
yeah - acceptance is a good one.
I think in 'normal terms' it just means putting up with. Like the example you gave. It seems very disempowering.
Almost like 'accepting' an abusive boss. And putting up with it.
In metaphysical terms, I don't think that's what it implies/suggests.
Metaphysical acceptance (in this case) would be like acknowledging your own feelings about mistreatment (from someone abusive). And then that is empowering, because you acknowledge the reality of the situation.
A lot of 'putting up' with things is just hoping it will go away, or that it's not so bad. (maybe there is a worse boss out there!).
It's denying the reality of what you are experiencing, as a result of the conduct and environment of others.
And once you have that internal acceptance, it doesn't mean getting angry or levelling the building. You actually are more balanced once you 'accept' your internal reaction, and can see things more objectively. 'other people are getting abused too, not just me'.
I think in 'normal terms' it just means putting up with. Like the example you gave. It seems very disempowering.
Almost like 'accepting' an abusive boss. And putting up with it.
In metaphysical terms, I don't think that's what it implies/suggests.
Metaphysical acceptance (in this case) would be like acknowledging your own feelings about mistreatment (from someone abusive). And then that is empowering, because you acknowledge the reality of the situation.
A lot of 'putting up' with things is just hoping it will go away, or that it's not so bad. (maybe there is a worse boss out there!).
It's denying the reality of what you are experiencing, as a result of the conduct and environment of others.
And once you have that internal acceptance, it doesn't mean getting angry or levelling the building. You actually are more balanced once you 'accept' your internal reaction, and can see things more objectively. 'other people are getting abused too, not just me'.