Embracing Reality, Empowering Change: The Paradox of Acceptance || #acceptance #nonduality #advaita

Eric Putkonen explains why accepting what-is-as-it-is does not mean being unable to act for change. This paradox of acceptance arises due to misunderstanding that involves the difference between reacting in a defensive, conflicting, or escaping way is not the same as acting collaboratively and cooperatively with the happenings of life.

This video is one of 200+ videos about nonduality, enlightenment, and living awake and engaged. Eric speaks in a down-to-earth and straightforward style while simplifying concepts of Advaita / nonduality.

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00:00 Introduction
00:34 Embracing Reality
03:00 Paradox of Acceptance
07:58 Empowering Change
14:28 In Conclusion

[LinguisticLifeform]

A really refreshing explanation for someone like me who has struggled with that pseudo-paradox. Thank you so much 🙏

[pilargarcia]

Me ha encantado!!!! Y se me ha contagiado la risa cuando explicabas el ejemplo de la aceptación al caer en las aguas movedizas 😂😂😂
Es muy útil, yo lo estoy poniendo en práctica en el trabajo, aunque no es fácil porque si no hay conciencia te sale automáticamente la reacción..Muchísimas gracias!!!❤🙏😊

[pumpkini]

Amazing video thank you Eric.

What are your thoughts on caffeine? Ramana suggested saatvic foods for the spiritual seeker and caffeine is rajistic.

Do you drink caffeine? What do you think about caffeine for spiritual aspirants?

[xyz]

How do you use non duality with financial success..
Is the steps to firstly accept that money won't make you happy but the source of I am will.
Secondly accepting the desire to make money and accepting all desires and then what

[suburbanretard]

Hey Eric, if one were to lose interest in thoughts and the body, and stop paying attention and simply abide in silence, would that be enough to create a conducive environment for enlightenment or is self inquiry absolutely necessary?

[harshitboss]

Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj says to go to that state before "I-AM-ness occured" this I-AM-ness occurs in the waking state? 'I' got into this body to experience myself, right? And he also says that maybe one is aware of his real state just before waking up.. What exactly is the state before I-AM-ness? And how do I reach it? Please share your view!

[sethspeaksdaily]

Are we meant to wake up to reality? It has to be a question.

[polarbear]

whats the difference between effort and fighting reality? does it means no emotion? why there were emotion in the first place?