Accepting Things as they are can be difficult without mindfulness. When we bring mindfulness to what’s happening now, we drop our resistance and simply allow what is here to be here as it is. We realize that all the holding on and pushing away we do, is a struggle and makes us feel dissatisfied with life. And, when we do catch ourselves reacting, we can turn mindfully towards that, too. By being present with the reaction, by listening, and by being curious and asking little questions, we can help the reaction to unwind and let go.