Navigating the Fluidity of Language and Existence

This chapter explores the origins and evolution of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), highlighting its roots in behavioral science and relational framing. The discussion emphasizes the complexity and variability of language and meaning, illustrating how these concepts impact personal beliefs and societal constructs. Through metaphors of rivers and whirlpools, the chapter reflects on the dynamic nature of reality, encouraging an embrace of uncertainty and a functional contextual view of existence.