# E185: The Truth About Acceptance—Why Resisting Reality Causes Suffering

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Podcast: [Michael Singer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michael-singer-podcast-4033298)
Published: 2026-05-28T06:01:41+00:00
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## Resource

Reality can be defined as that which has already happened; after all, no one can make it not have happened. Suffering comes from resisting reality rather than accepting it. But acceptance does not mean passively allowing harmful situations to continue; it means letting go of the inner resistance and stored emotional reactions to what has happened, and then acting from a place of clarity. By consistently accepting and processing experiences instead of suppressing them, one releases inner blockages and returns to a natural state of peace, love, and clarity. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2026 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

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