InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
December 8, 2025
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
How often do we tense against what life brings us? A stalled car, a spilled coffee, an unwelcome change—and immediately we're fighting reality itself. But what if the real problem isn't what happened, but our insistence that it shouldn't have happened? There's a profound difference between allowing something to be real and liking it. Today, we explore that difference.
The focus for today is:
When you turn toward something difficult, when you allow yourself to be sane, you ease into peacefulness.
Today's message is inspired by Jan Frazier, author of the book: The Freedom of Being: At Ease with What Is
Resistance is a tensing-against something—and it compounds suffering by piling negativity on top of what's already difficult. Accepting reality doesn't mean approving of it or becoming passive. It means seeing what is, clearly and honestly, so you can move forward with your full resources intact. As Jan Frazier writes, "The pain of resistance comes of investing in what's deeply known to be madness: the effort to undo what cannot be undone."
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Understanding Resistance and Acceptance in Life
Author: Jan Frazier
A Reminder:
When you turn toward something difficult, when you allow yourself to be sane, you ease into peacefulness.
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RELATED BOOK: The Freedom of Being: At Ease with What Is
This book offers practical wisdom on moving from resistance to acceptance, showing how to meet life's challenges with clarity and peace rather than struggle.
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About the Author
Jan Frazier is a writer, spiritual teacher and the author of several books including When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening. Her poetry and prose have appeared widely in literary journals and anthologies, and she has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
Author's website: JanFrazierTeachings.com
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