

Accepting the Universe
Accepting the universe
To not accept an event in the world is to wish that the world did not exist
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Dec 10, 2025 • 2h 3min
Reacting to ignorance with anger is ignorant - KINSHIP - 12.6.2025
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Dec 3, 2025 • 2h 28min
To love is to wish well - KINSHIP - 11.30.2025
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Nov 26, 2025 • 2h 28min
Love is not an emotion, but a direction - KINSHIP - 11.22.2025
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Nov 20, 2025 • 16min
Anger is a punishment we give ourself for the mistakes of others.
Dive into the nature of anger and its roots in resentment, leading to personal suffering. Explore the belief that others choose evil, and how this mindset fuels rage. Discover how misguided motives shape our understanding of wrongdoing, suggesting that no one is born evil. Learn how attachment to what we care about creates unnecessary conflict and anxiety. Atesh emphasizes the value of philosophy as a tool for clarity and emotional relief, offering practical daily practices for cultivating peace.

Nov 19, 2025 • 2h 5min
Do you work on one thing and expect progress in another? - KINSHIP - 11.16.2025
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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 47min
All learning is remembering - KINSHIP - 11.8.2025
Support the show-- To sign up for my mailing list with my weekly writings, favorite quotes and reading suggestions, visit: https://www.acceptingtheuniverse.com/ To meet and interact with like-minded people, you can join the Accepting the Universe Discord community: https://www.acceptingtheuniverse.com/discord You can also watch Accepting the Universe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@acceptingtheuniverse Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accepting.the.universe

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 47min
You don't have to be you anymore - KINSHIP - 10.25.2025
Snow Demon, a participant in the Kinship live stream, dives deep into profound concepts of love, questioning if it’s merely a feeling or a guiding direction. The discussion reveals insights on dissociation and the challenge of recognizing one’s authentic identity. Snow Demon and Atesh tackle the pitfalls of competition and its impact on relationships, while also exploring the essence of suffering and the quest for acceptance. Their exchange highlights transformative ideas about ego, kinship, and emotional truth.

Oct 23, 2025 • 12min
On loneliness - Philosophy as a way of life -
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6 snips
Oct 16, 2025 • 15min
The universe requires nothing of you - Philosophy as a way of life
The conversation highlights a liberating idea: the universe requires nothing of you, reminding us of the freedom from imposed obligations. Atesh explores how true actions stem from desire, not coercion, revealing how resentment grows from obligation. Misapplied extremes often fuel our daily misery, forcing us to reconsider true happiness. The importance of authentic kinship based on alignment, rather than past ties, also emerges. Ultimately, recognizing that obligations are self-imposed can transform our intentions and joy in life.

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Oct 9, 2025 • 28min
You have never done anything wrong willingly - Philosophy as a way of life-
Delve into a foggy morning of philosophical musings as Atesh presents Socrates' bold claim: no one willingly does wrong. Discover the intriguing distinction between awareness and unawareness in moral choices, and how emotions like anger can lead to temporary madness. Atesh discusses the trap of hatred and vengeance, emphasizing their destructive cycle. With a nod to Stoic teachings, he champions sustained awareness as a path to prevent regret and embrace the examined life. Engage with these profound reflections for a more thoughtful existence!


