I believe the hardest thing a human can do is to radically accept unfavorable circumstances.

Maybe it’s just me, but there is something deep inside every human that craves justice. Not just for ourselves, but for the world.

Webster tells me that the definition of justice is the quality of being impartial and fair. This must mean if “justice” exists, two opposing forces must also exist. And I believe this is fundamentally true. There is good and there is evil.

And herein lies the problem.

As long as humans walk this earth, there will be “good”. And yes, if you look for it, you will find the goodness in this world.

On the other hand, there is also evil. An opposing force that must also exist.

In my line of work, I see what many might perceive to be “evil”. In this case, I am referring to the many circumstances that might be considered “unjust”. People injured by drunk drivers.  Others impacted by a medical “mistake”. For 20+ years I have also had a front-row seat to the diseases that I believe our created by a corrupt food industry.

Yes, all are daily reminders that life isn’t fair.

But this has taught me (and continues to teach me) a valuable lesson.

“Evil” won’t win. It can’t. If you are someone who believes in a higher power, that power is good. That power is fair and just.

On one condition…..

Radical acceptance.

Is it easy? Nope.

Do I believe that it IS possible? My front row seat tells me…..Yes.

More than that, I have seen people come out better. “Shinier”. More loving. More compassionate. More resilient. Physically and mentally stronger.

These same people have also inspired those around them and challenged them to do better. To be better. Yes, that includes me.

So maybe some Chinese philosophers of the past were on to something…

“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials”

What would it take to radically accept your unfair, unjust, difficult circumstance?

How can you use it to move toward a better version of yourself?