16/10/2025
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Embracing Acceptance - You are not broken
The Urge to Fix Ourselves and Others
In both my personal and professional life, I often encounter the dilemma of wanting to fix things—ourselves, others, or our circumstances. It seems to be an intrinsic part of the human condition to strive for improvement, to continuously seek ways to fix what we perceive as broken. This desire, however, can inadvertently lead us to feel ashamed or inadequate for not measuring up to an imagined standard of being “fixed.”
The Paradox of Self-Improvement
While there is value in trying to improve our situation, our health, or our general wellbeing, the constant attitude of seeing ourselves as broken can be counterproductive. Instead of helping, this mindset often creates more stress and a sense of deficiency. As a mindfulness practitioner, I have learnt the importance of accepting what is—of recognising, naming, and allowing whatever arises within us, without resistance.....
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In both my personal and professional life, I often encounter the dilemma of wanting to fix things—ourselves, others, or our circumstances. It seems to be an intrinsic part of the human condition to strive for improvement, to continuously seek ways to fix what we perceive as broken. This desire, ho...
