Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes!

I have actively applied the principles of acceptance and gratitude recently, and doing so has absolutely created a sense of peace and joy for me.

You’re right that it seems amazing how the observations of wisdom masters of thousands of years ago are just as applicable today. Life was much different then, actually unimaginable to us today. Importantly, people did not have all the distractions that we have today. I think that made it easier to see our essential nature.

Last thought. I believe that while accepting the current reality and recognizing that we are in the flow of life, we need not be passive, like a leaf floating in a stream. We can put energy and effort in the direction we wish to go.

Great article!