A Simple Choice That Prevents Suffering

Is there something we can do to minimise or prevent suffering when circumstances render us powerless? Rupert says: ‘Some circumstances are so clearly beyond our control that they cause a spontaneous surrender. And the moment we let go, our resistance drops and the background of peace shines. ‘Any time you find yourself suffering emotionally, it is because something happened in the world that you don’t like. But the situation in the world is neutral – there’s nothing inherently unpleasant or painful about it. It is you who are saying “yes” or “no” to it. And if you say “yes” to it, you’re at peace, but if you say “no” and resist it, you suffer. ‘So, just make the choice now. Every time you are faced with a situation that would previously have caused emotional suffering, pause, feel the old habit of saying “no”, and just say, “Yes, I accept it.” Make it your practice to say “yes” to every experience.’ *This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at The Vedanta, 11–18 October 2023. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to: ▸ UK https://rupertspira.com/event/locatio... ▸ EU https://rupertspira.com/event/locatio... ▸ US https://rupertspira.com/event/locatio... Timestamps: 0:00 Surrender 0:42 Relinquishing Control 2:16 Letting Go 3:11 Say ‘Yes’ to All Experience 4:12 Practising Surrender 5:33 Acceptance –– DOWNLOAD TWO FREE RUPERT SPIRA EBOOKS We are delighted to share two free Rupert Spira ebooks with you, titled 'An Introduction to Non-Duality'. When you download the books you will also receive Rupert's weekly newsletter where you will be notified of free content, events (online and in-person), books and other new releases. Download your two free ebooks here: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/join –– ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/subscriptions –– RETREATS (Weekend, 5-day, 7-day) Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream. ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/retrea... IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream) ▸ UK https://rupertspira.com/event/locatio... ▸ EU https://rupertspira.com/event/locatio... ▸ US https://rupertspira.com/event/locatio... –– WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours) Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert. WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/webinar –– BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS ▸ https://rupertspira.com/store –– LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST ▸ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▸ Libsyn: https://rupertspira.libsyn.com/ ▸ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6z1GN... –– JOIN RUPERT’S FACEBOOK GROUP ▸   / rupertspiracommunity   –– SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ▸ Website: https://rupertspira.com ▸ Instagram:   / rupertspira_   ▸ Facebook:   / rupertspira   ▸ Twitter:   / rupertspira   ▸ Tiktok:   / rupertspira_   –– FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM   / rupert_spira   –– SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE FOR NEW VIDEO ALERTS ▸ https://www.youtube.com/user/rupertsp... –– #rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation RS23163hhh