Shui’s Newsletter

Shui’s Newsletter

Share this post

Shui’s Newsletter
Shui’s Newsletter
Embracing the Now
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Pick Me Up

Embracing the Now

Shui Haber's avatar
Shui Haber
Aug 06, 2023
∙ Paid
3

Share this post

Shui’s Newsletter
Shui’s Newsletter
Embracing the Now
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

black retractable pen on opened book beside red and white go get'em-printed coffee cup
Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash

“Accept ourselves as we are at the moment, rather than to wish, as we all do, that things should be different from the way they are.” - Dr Dina Wyshograd

Let's unpack this.

We need to accept ourselves in our current state, even when grappling with pain and confusion. It’s crucial to acknowledge the present moment, which will allow us to understand that we exist within it for a purpose.

At times we may find ourselves wishing, as we all invariably do, that things were different. Longing for an altered reality is actually a very common tendency and to move beyond it, we must recognize that this feeling isn't unique to us; it's a shared human experience.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Shui’s Newsletter to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Shui Haber
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More