Balance and Harmony manifest in our lives when we live in the moment with acceptance of the known past and the unknown future. We cannot change the details of the past. We can change how we interpret it. We cannot control the future though we can plan and hope for the best. When the present is contrary to our hopes and choices, it can be confusing, frustrating, and discouraging. If we stay in those thought patterns, we have a good chance of inviting more confusion, frustration, and discouragement. Instead, I recommend looking at the situation with fresh eyes - perhaps with a trusted friend. Discover if something can be done differently. If there are alternatives, try a few and see what flows. If there are not alternatives, the most powerful choice is acceptance.

True acceptance calms the mind, emotions, and body. Acceptance in this present moment can open the door to wiser, even healing, choices. Accepting a person or situation doesn't mean you are inviting more of the same into...