ABSTRACT
In contrast to avoidance, you will learn about acceptance, which is reviewed in more detail in a subsequent chapter and can help you to focus on virtue-based action. Rather than battling with your inner world, acceptance (which is in no way synonymous with “agreement”) can help you relate to your inner pain with more gentleness and openness so as to pivot towards following Christ. To conclude the chapter, you will participate in several exercises, attempting to move from avoidance to acceptance by surrendering your inner world to God.
