Through the practice of acceptance, surrender, and faith in a higher power or higher guidance, it is possible to discover peace, clarity, and resilience in one's life journey. To accept anything, one must face the truth without opposition or judgment. It means letting go of the urge to steer or control events in favor of accepting the present moment as it unfolds. We can let go of inappropriate expectations or attachments by accepting things as they are, which will allow us to find peace in circumstances that are beyond our control.

Both acceptance and surrender require letting go of our ego-driven aspirations and yielding to a higher intellect or divine purpose; as such, they are mutually inclusive notions. It takes faith for us to be able to let go of our will and synchronize with life's flow. By letting go of resistance and letting life lead us in the direction of our highest good, we can surrender without giving up or acting passively. It takes courage, faith, and control of one's urges to be able to let go of the desire to be entirely in charge and knowledgeable about everything.

In order to reach the acceptance and surrender phase, one must have faith in a higher power or higher guidance. Whatever name we choose to refer to it by—God, the Divine, the universe, or anything else—it is the steadfast conviction that a benevolent force controls the cosmos. By having trust in this higher force, we are expressing our conviction that we are led and helped even in the midst of doubt or adversity. It calls for developing a deep inner sense that there is a higher purpose to our existence and that we are not alone. When we have faith in a greater power, we may let go of fear, find comfort in tough times, and embrace the journey with an open heart.