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…the ultimate goal in ACT is psychological flexibility, which is the ability to be fully present and open to our experiences so that we can take actions guided by our values.

— Jill A. Stoddard, PhD and Niloofar Afari, PhD

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« Acceptance involves the action of allowing the presence of all experiences—internal and external, positive and negative—as they are in the moment, without attempting to change the form or frequency of these experiences.
Acceptance (along with the related concept of willingness) involves making full contact with internal experiences without attempting to escape, change, or control those events. Acceptance does not imply liking or wanting, nor does it represent giving up, giving in, or resignation. Simply put, acceptance means gently holding whatever arises. »

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